An OTN glider technician testing a Slocum glider at the Centre for Ocean Ventures and Entrepreneurship (COVE) in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.  (Photo source: Nicolas Winkler Photography)

Research builds communities

The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) is a non-profit corporation that invests in research infrastructure at Canadian universities, colleges, research hospitals and non-profit research institutions.

Building prosperity

Meet the new generation of innovators and entrepreneurs who are launching companies, inventing new products and creating good jobs for Canadians.
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Research in Canada, for Canada: A value proposition

A statement on the value of research and its vital contributions to society

Read our value proposition

Season three of 10,000 ways is here!

If you love research and discovery, tune in to our podcast, 10,000 ways. You’ll hear fascinating stories from curious researchers doing cutting-edge work in labs all across Canada.
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Research security

Learn about the CFI’s new research security policies.  Access forms, guidelines and other information to help you navigate these new requirements.

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Connect with a research partner

Find the facilities, equipment and expertise to meet your research and innovation needs by using the Research Facilities Navigator database