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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. 

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Driving the digital economy

Investments by the Canada Foundation for Innovation have allowed researchers to push the boundaries to become global leaders in AI, quantum computing and other digital innovations, setting the stage for the economy of the future.
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Alberta

A testbed for oil sands research

Helping Canadian oil and gas companies cut costs, boost efficiency and protect the environment
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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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Four researchers stand in front of a large, glassed-off section of a lab filled with experimental equipment.
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Alberta

A testbed for oil sands research

Helping Canadian oil and gas companies cut costs, boost efficiency and protect the environment
A man leans into the building chamber of a large 3D printer. A control panel is to his right.
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Manitoba

Making manufacturing smarter

How state-of-the-art tools are helping industry accelerate product development, derisk new technology and compete globally
A researcher in hooded white cleanroom coveralls, mask and gloves types on a laptop in a white-tiled cleanroom packed with high-tech equipment.
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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
Two scientists in lab coats and gloves examine the contents of a metal chamber equipped with high-tech components.
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British Columbia

Cooking up a quantum revolution

How quantum science is developing the materials for tomorrow’s transformative technologies
A person holds a long probe while another prepares another piece of equipment in the background.
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Ontario

On the frontline of quantum innovation

How the right mix of tools enables all kinds of transformative quantum technologies
A scientist inside a lab pulls a large, clear cylinder from inside one of several illuminated chambers.
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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
Two students wearing disposable gloves each hold a small metal object as they stand in front of a large TRUMPF TruPrint 2000 machine.
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Ontario

Giving industry an additive manufacturing edge

Putting 3D printing power to work for civilian, military and dual-use applications
Three box-shaped satellites mounted on a metallic platform in a lab.
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Ontario

Monitoring the Arctic with shoebox-sized satellites

Meet the engineers using low-cost space technologies to enhance Canada’s national security
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Building prosperity by de-risking mining and reducing environmental impacts

Masoud Aali — Founder and CEO, Scient Analytics
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Building prosperity by ensuring food security

Tayab Soomro — Founder and CEO, PathoScan Technologies Inc.
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Building prosperity by creating more housing

Sean Tassé — Co-founder and VP, LEMNY
David Jones wears protective laser glasses as he stands behind a prototype on his lab bench.
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British Columbia

Zeroing in on critical minerals

New sensors can pinpoint profitable ore — and reduce the financial and environmental costs of mining