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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.

Future You: Transforming research instincts into a successful business

Meet researchers who turned their curiosity and ambition into a thriving new company — and find out how you can do it too!
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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

Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan are global leaders in pandemic preparedness

In 2002, German researcher Volker Gerdts relocated to Saskatoon. Cutting-edge vaccine research was the attraction. Now he is at the helm of the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO).
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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