Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada · Grant program
Life Sciences Fund
Misson-driven fund with a dual mandate to advance and strengthen Canada's scientific, technological and industrial capabilities that can be deployed during health emergencies; and grow and sustain a competitive and innovative life sciences ecosystem that develops the next generation of medicines and technology platforms in Canada.
- Total value
- $12.9M
- Agreements
- 11
- Nov 2025 to Jan 2026
- Median agreement
- $1.1M
- Typical range
- $781K–$1.6M
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| The Governing Council of the University of Toronto | 2 | $3.8M |
| Ottawa Hospital Research Institute | 2 | $2.1M |
| McMaster University | 2 | $1.6M |
| Université de Montréal | 1 | $1.6M |
| The University of British Columbia | 1 | $1.6M |
| The Governors of the University of Alberta | 1 | $1.1M |
| University of Ottawa | 1 | $775K |
| University of Saskatchewan | 1 | $465K |
By year
Agreements by the year they started.
| Year | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | $5.2M |
| 2026 | 7 | $7.8M |
By province
| Province or territory | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | 7 | $8.3M |
| Quebec | 1 | $1.6M |
| British Columbia | 1 | $1.6M |
| Alberta | 1 | $1.1M |
| Saskatchewan | 1 | $465K |
By type of recipient
As the department classified the recipient.
| Recipient type | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Academia | 8 | $8.5M |
| For-profit organizations | 1 | $2.3M |
| Not-for-profit organizations and charities | 2 | $2.1M |
Industries funded
Where the department recorded an industry code (NAICS). Most agreements have none.
| Industry group | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Medical and diagnostic laboratories | 10 | $10.7M |
Latest agreements
| Start | Recipient | What for | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | University of Saskatchewan | Grant | $465,000 |
| Jan 2026 | University of Ottawa | Grant | $775,000 |
| Jan 2026 | The University of British Columbia | Grant | $1,550,000 |
| Jan 2026 | Université de Montréal | Grant | $1,550,000 |
| Jan 2026 | McMaster University | Grant | $775,000 |
| Jan 2026 | The Governors of the University of Alberta | Grant | $1,085,000 |
| Jan 2026 | The Governing Council of the University of Toronto | Grant | $1,550,000 |
| Dec 2025 | McMaster University | Grant | $786,250 |
| Nov 2025 | Ottawa Hospital Research Institute | Grant | $1,246,250 |
| Nov 2025 | Ottawa Hospital Research Institute | Grant | $880,950 |
| Nov 2025 | The Governing Council of the University of Toronto | Grant | $2,259,375 |