Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada · Contribution program
Centre for Drug Research and Development
The objectives of the contribution to CDRD are to:a) Make research discoveries more attractive for clinical development and commercialization;b) Provide research and training for building the pool of industry-ready highly qualified personnel;c) Fuel and strengthen the reputation of Canada's life sciences community, and attract investment.
- Total value
- $172M
- Agreements
- 3
- Apr 2017 to Apr 2021
- Median agreement
- $48M
- Typical range
- $40M–$70M
- 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.
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Who got it
Organizations with the most funding under this program.
| Recipient | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| adMare BioInnovations / BioInnovations adMareBioInnovations adMare | 1 | $92M |
| The Centre for Drug Research and Development (CDRD) | 2 | $80M |
By year
Agreements by the year they started.
| Year | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | $32M |
| 2019 | 1 | $48M |
| 2021 | 1 | $92M |
By province
| Province or territory | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| British Columbia | 3 | $172M |
By type of recipient
As the department classified the recipient.
| Recipient type | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Not-for-profit organizations and charities | 3 | $172M |
Industries funded
Where the department recorded an industry code (NAICS). Most agreements have none.
| Industry group | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific research and development services | 3 | $172M |
Latest agreements
| Start | Recipient | What for | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2021 | adMare BioInnovations / BioInnovations adMareBioInnovations adMare | Contribution | $92,000,000 |
| Apr 2019 | The Centre for Drug Research and Development (CDRD) | Contribution | $48,000,000 |
| Apr 2017 | The Centre for Drug Research and Development (CDRD) | Contribution | $32,000,000 |