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April 17, 2019OTTAWA, ONTARIO — World-leading scientists need access to the right tools to help solve some of the most pressing research challenges facing society. The Canada Foundation for Innovation ensures some of those top minds have the state-of-the-art labs and equipment they need to tackle meaningful...
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April 2, 2019OTTAWA, ONTARIO — A new generation of researchers — from undergraduates to post-doctoral fellows — need cutting-edge equipment to gain the knowledge and experience to solve today’s most pressing challenges. To highlight their work, the CFI launched its second annual #IAmInnovation Twitter...
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OTTAWA, ONTARIO — Today, the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) released its draft call for proposals for the 2020 Innovation Fund competition, which seeks feedback from the Canadian research community and research stakeholders that will be considered prior to posting an official call for...
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March 13, 2019LONDON, ONTARIO — Discoveries made in research labs across Canada are leading to cleaner, greener, healthier and more prosperous lives for all Canadians. Whether they are looking for effective cancer treatments or developing clean technologies, researchers need the right tools to turn their bold...
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February 12, 2019In today’s data-intensive research environment, it is imperative for scientists to gain access to data in order to conduct top-quality research that benefits Canadians. That’s why the Canada Foundation for Innovation is announcing $33.2 million to support digital infrastructure for seven...
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December 13, 2018In Budget 2018, the Government of Canada announced an investment of $763 million over five years for research infrastructure. In addition, it proposed to establish permanent funding for the CFI at an ongoing level of $462 million per year starting in 2023–24. This presents the CFI with a...
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December 4, 2018OTTAWA, ONTARIO — Antoine Petit, President and CEO of the National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) in France spoke about the future of artificial intelligence and the importance of global collaboration at the 2018 annual public meeting of the Canada Foundation for Innovation on December 4....
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November 13, 2018OTTAWA, ONTARIO — The Canada Research Chairs Program helps Canada attract and retain some of the world’s best minds. To realize their full research potential, they need access to top-of-the-line research facilities. That is why today, 28 new Canada Research Chairs at 18 institutions across the...
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November 5, 2018WELLAND, ONTARIO — It takes strong collaboration to spark innovation, and Canada’s colleges apply their research expertise to help businesses do just that. When equipped with state-of-the-art labs and equipment, researchers and their students have the tools they need to foster these meaningful...
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September 17, 2018OTTAWA, ONTARIO — Researchers passionate about launching meaningful careers will follow whatever path necessary to answer the compelling questions that drive them — whether it takes them to a different province, or even a different country. Having access to state-of-the-art labs and equipment...
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WINNIPEG, MANITOBA — Canadian entrepreneurs know the path to commercial success often begins with research and development. When business people partner with researchers, they can test their bright ideas in a state-of-the-art lab until it works for today’s marketplace. In return, scientists...
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OTTAWA, ONTARIO — The Canada Foundation for Innovation is pleased to welcome Dr. Marc Ouellette as a new Board Director. Joining a renowned group of Canadians representing academia, industry and the public and non-profit sectors, Dr. Ouellette was appointed by the Members to the CFI Board of...
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OTTAWA, ONTARIO — Today the Office of the Secretary to the Governor General announced the recipients of the third annual Governor General’s Innovation Awards These awards recognize exceptional Canadians, teams and organizations across all sectors of society, who strengthen and inspire the...
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OTTAWA, ONTARIO — When bright minds have access to state-of-the-art labs, facilities and equipment, they can push the boundaries of their research to make powerful discoveries and drive innovation. Forty-seven Canada Research Chairs at 28 Canadian universities are receiving more than $6 million...
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VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA — Canada’s scientists are driven to make discoveries that lead to new opportunities, a stronger economy and a growing middle class. What they need are the sophisticated tools and laboratories that help them break new ground in areas such as climate change, clean...
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