Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada · Contribution program
DRI Strategy
CANARIE, one of two organizations under the Digital Research Infrastructure Strategy: 1) operates and maintains the CANARIE network, a leading-edge research network, that connects research institutions across Canada and globally; 2) assists SMEs operating in Canada to advance innovation and commercialization, by offering a cloud service; and 3) strengthens cybersecurity at Canada’s research and education organizations through their Cybersecurity Initiatives Program that align, coordinate, and fund cybersecurity initiatives that are identified as priorities by stakeholders across the sector.
- Total value
- $174M
- Agreements
- 1
- Apr 2020 to Apr 2020
- Median agreement
- $174M
- Typical range
- $174M–$174M
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Canarie Inc. | 1 | $174M |
By year
Agreements by the year they started.
| Year | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | $174M |
By province
| Province or territory | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | 1 | $174M |
By type of recipient
As the department classified the recipient.
| Recipient type | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Not-for-profit organizations and charities | 1 | $174M |
Industries funded
Where the department recorded an industry code (NAICS). Most agreements have none.
| Industry group | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific research and development services | 1 | $174M |
Latest agreements
| Start | Recipient | What for | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2020 | Canarie Inc. | Contribution | $174,000,000 |