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The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) is a non-profit corporation that invests in research infrastructure at Canadian universities, colleges, research hospitals and non-profit research institutions.

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Celebrating 25 years of investing in transformative research across Canada

Canada Foundation for Innovation marks a quarter century of funding the state-of-the-art research labs and facilities researchers need to build a promising future for Canada
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Youth and research: a promising future

The CFI, in partnership with Acfas, worked with national polling firm Ipsos to shed light on the attitudes 18-24-year-old Canadians have toward science.
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Supporting research across the spectrum

Our Innovation Fund supports a broad range of research programs to help Canada remain at the forefront of exploration and knowledge generation; our College Fund helps colleges foster partnerships to address the needs of a Canadian industry or community. Learn more about these two funds.
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2023 Innovation Fund competition call for proposals
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College Fund competition call for proposals
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Recent updates

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Funding for research in universities and hospitals leads to tangible socioeconomic benefits in Estrie
CFI launches 2022 College Fund competition
CFI supports Canada Research Chairs with $9.5 million in infrastructure funding
National survey reveals most young adults have confidence in science
Traditional Knowledge and interdisciplinary approaches are essential when focusing on critical issues
2023 Innovation Fund competition launched

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Find the facilities, equipment and expertise to meet your research and innovation needs by using the Research Facilities Navigator database
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