Delivering solutions to protect the health of Canadians
Some of the world’s most transformative health technologies have emerged from life sciences labs funded by the Canada Foundation for Innovation.
From harnessing AI to expedite new treatments, to Indigenous community-led health research, to strengthening the country’s capacity to respond to future health emergencies, research results in the inventions that will both protect the health of Canadians, and tap into the significant economic potential of healthcare innovation.
Unique health research facilities create leading-edge innovations in health care
Canada’s National Research Facilities are large and complex infrastructure that provide access to highly specialized research equipment, digital platforms and services that are one-of-a-kind in Canada, as well as scientific and technical expertise. Here are a few of them working in health sciences:
Research labs give life sciences startups an edge toward commercialization
The CFI’s Research Facilities Navigator connects health technology companies with research equipment and expertise to develop marketable new health interventions.
Health research delivers breakthroughs for healthier Canadians
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.