Strategic investments, national impact
Innovation propels our country forward so we can respond with strength to build a resilient and competitive Canada.
The Canada Foundation for Innovation empowers researchers by strategically investing in cutting-edge labs at universities and colleges across the country, driving Canadian innovation in areas that matter most to Canada.
Powering innovation across Canada’s critical sectors
Explore how CFI investments in advanced research infrastructure align with the country’s priorities and enable Canadian researchers and innovators to drive industry and build prosperity.
Supporting research that spurs economic growth
The research and innovation taking place in cutting-edge labs and facilities across Canada is helping train the next generation, creating jobs and sparking new ideas and businesses.
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* Data reflect performance of CFI-funded labs between April 1, 2023 and March 31, 2024.
Training tomorrow’s innovators: Transforming big ideas into Canadian prosperity
Explore how Canada's new generation of entrepreneurs and innovators are turning bold research ambitions into market-ready solutions, launching companies and creating jobs through the hands-on experience that only state-of-the-art labs can offer.
