Research stories

Our investments support research that benefits Canadians

In CFI-funded labs and facilities across the country, researchers in all stages of their careers are making discoveries, supporting a robust innovation ecosystem and helping solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges. 

Innovating to defend our national security and sovereignty

Research in labs funded by the Canada Foundation for Innovation produces the advanced technologies that will help us meet our rapidly evolving defence needs.
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Alberta

Catalyzing Canada’s quantum future

How Western Canada’s largest open-access semiconductor and materials characterization facility advances innovation and commercial success
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Nova Scotia

Jan Rainey is untangling the mysteries of spider silks

The Dalhousie University researcher is looking to create synthetic versions of spider's silk that have the potential to help heal damaged nerves and damaged hearts
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Transforming research instincts into a successful business (March webinar)

Part of our Future You webinar series. This webinar features a new generation of researchers who share their challenges and successes as they made the move from researcher to entrepreneur. Watch the video to gain insights and receive valuable tips on how to start your own business.
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British Columbia,Newfoundland and Labrador,Ontario

Canadian research luminaries

The work of the Canada Research Chairholders supported by the John R. Evans Leaders Fund spans all disciplines, from exploring the deep ocean for mineral riches, to the search for an HIV vaccine, to the quest for quantum computing
The CCGS Amundsen, a large research icebreaker, plows through a wide stretch of sea ice. The photo is overlaid with a blue textured pattern.
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Quebec

Tour the CCGS Amundsen

A multimedia exploration of Canada’s dedicated research icebreaker
A compilation of images representing four major science projects. The first is a dark platform lit up with bright green light; the second an angular, pointy building; the third a weather radar station with a satellite dish in a snowy field; and the last is a large red and white icebreaker surrounded by frozen water.
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Alberta,Ontario,Quebec,Saskatchewan

Major league science

A compilation of nine unique research facilities that are helping to ensure Canada remains a world leader in research and innovation
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Saskatchewan

Tour the Canadian Light Source

A video exploration of Canada’s strongest light
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Building Canada’s knowledge infrastructure

The Canadian Research Knowledge Network expands access to digital research content for Canadian universities
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British Columbia

Snow fall

In the lead-up to the 2010 Winter Olympics, a champion for snow is making some noise from the mountaintops of northern British Columbia