Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada · Contribution program
Canada Foundation For Innovation
The CFI provides funding for research infrastructure at Canadian universities, colleges, research hospitals and non-profit research institutions in order to strengthen their capacity to carry out world-class research and technology development for the benefit of Canadians.
- Total value
- $5.6B
- Agreements
- 2
- Jan 2019 to Apr 2021
- Median agreement
- $2.8B
- Typical range
- $1.7B–$4B
- the middle half of agreements
Federal grants and contributions, agreements starting Jan 2006 to Oct 2026, each counted once at its latest amended value. Source: Treasury Board proactive disclosure, published October 11, 2026.
See every record for this program on the government’s search. How to apply: look up the program on Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s website.
Who got it
Organizations with the most funding under this program.
| Recipient | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Canada Foundation For Innovation | 2 | $5.6B |
By year
Agreements by the year they started.
| Year | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | $5.1B |
| 2021 | 1 | $496M |
By province
| Province or territory | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | 2 | $5.6B |
By type of recipient
As the department classified the recipient.
| Recipient type | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Not-for-profit organizations and charities | 2 | $5.6B |
Latest agreements
| Start | Recipient | What for | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2021 | Canada Foundation For Innovation | Contribution | $495,957,987 |
| Jan 2019 | Canada Foundation For Innovation | Contribution | $5,128,997,000 |