New Northern Fund advances health and environmental management research while supporting regional economies
Building stronger Arctic communities
Research in labs funded by the Canada Foundation for Innovation is opening new pathways for investment, sustainability and connectivity in the North.
The Arctic is changing fast, and research will help Canada meet its ambitions in this vast and complex region. Insights from the fields of engineering, defence, environmental and social sciences will build critical infrastructure that is dual use, climate resilient, and aligned with community priorities.
Across the North, communities and industry are working with researchers to help the region shape mining and energy projects, chart sustainable shipping routes and protect our borders.
Aboard the Amundsen icebreaker: where science meets sovereignty
A key presence in the Arctic Ocean, the Canadian Coast Guard Ship Amundsen is adapted to meet the evolving needs of Arctic research. With more than 80 scientific systems on board, this floating lab supports Northern communities and advances scientific diplomacy by welcoming international researchers working on shared challenges in health, climate and development in the Arctic.
Research facility partnerships help Northern communities prosper
The CFI’s Research Facilities Navigator supports innovations tailored to the specific cultures and conditions of the Arctic, incorporating Traditional Knowledge, cutting-edge technologies, equipment and testing environments in publicly funded Canadian labs.
CFI backs community-led research in the North with $10 million investment
Research helps unlock potential in Canada’s North
Explore how research is addressing Canadian priorities
Return to “Strategic investments, national impact” to discover more ways research projects supported by the CFI are producing world-leading innovations in key industrial sectors that are important to Canada.