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 propel industry and drive 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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1,200+*
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Research-related jobs created due to CFI-funded research infrastructure

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1,734*
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Highly qualified personnel trained on research infrastructure and moved into the workforce

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160*
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Provisional patents filed

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188
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Spin-off companies created over the past five years out of CFI-funded research infrastructure

* Data reflect performance of CFI-funded labs between April 1, 2023 and March 31, 2024.