Funded projects & results
The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) supports the evolving needs of Canada’s universities, colleges, research hospitals and non-profit research institutions across all areas of research — from health and medicine, to the natural sciences and engineering, to the social sciences and humanities.
We demonstrate our commitment to informed decision making and public accountability by:
- Rewarding research excellence through on our rigorous and independent merit-review process that relies on experts from around the world
- Actively monitoring our performance and assessing our contribution to Canada’s research capacity
- Analyzing the outcomes and impacts of our investments in research infrastructure.
Since 1997, Government of Canada investments have enabled CFI awards of
$11.2*
13,900
117
82
*This amount includes funding from the Infrastructure Operating Fund.
Innovating for the future
The CFI is a thought leader on some of the most important topics facing Canada’s research community
Transparency & accountability
Research stories
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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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British Columbia
Cooking up a quantum revolution
How quantum science is developing the materials for tomorrow’s transformative technologies
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Ontario
Giving industry an additive manufacturing edge
Putting 3D printing power to work for civilian, military and dual-use applications
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British Columbia
Cultivating Canada’s emerging seaweed sector
B.C. researchers are helping kelp innovators boost production, create new products and strengthen coastal economies
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Ontario
On the frontline of quantum innovation
How the right mix of tools enables all kinds of transformative quantum technologies
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Ontario
Building prosperity by engineering life-changing assistive technologies
Lianna Genovese — Founder and CEO, ImaginAble Solutions
