The Canada Impact+ Research Infrastructure Fund (CIRIF) is part of an initiative created to attract globally recognized researchers to Canada.
Research builds communities
The Canada Foundation for Innovation invests in state-of-the-art facilities and equipment at Canadian universities, colleges, research hospitals and non-profit research institutions. The research infrastructure we fund mobilizes knowledge, spurs innovation and commercialization, and empowers the talented minds of a new generation.
Research infrastructure: Building a strong foundation for economic growth
Learn how investments in research infrastructure drive innovation, resilience and economic growth in our 2024 Report on results.
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$26B
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Canada Impact+ Research Infrastructure Fund
Funding programs: latest updates
Our funding programs support a broad range of research projects and institutions to ensure Canada is at the forefront of exploration and knowledge generation and remains responsive to emerging global challenges. Discover the latest funding opportunities, updates and related news.
Recent updates
Research stories
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British Columbia
Zeroing in on critical minerals
New sensors can pinpoint profitable ore — and reduce the financial and environmental costs of mining
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British Columbia
Additive manufacturing: Faster, cleaner, cheaper
Layer by layer, new technology is transforming Canada’s automotive, aerospace and clean energy sectors
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Saskatchewan
Securing Canada’s Arctic sovereignty with early warning radar tech
How a research project designed to study aurora borealis is set to transform Canada’s Arctic surveillance capability
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Ontario
Cyber-proofing Canada’s critical infrastructure
Pinpointing the cyber-criminals and state-sponsored hackers attacking Canada’s essential systems — and how to stop them
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Ontario
Developing drones to safeguard Arctic sovereignty
How smart, resilient UAVs — with floating charging platforms — could fill surveillance gaps in Canada’s Far North
