Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada · Contribution program
Life Sciences Fund Contributions
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
- $140M
- Agreements
- 7
- Oct 2025 to Feb 2026
- Median agreement
- $11M
- Typical range
- $8.5M–$17.2M
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Avivo Biomedical Inc. | 2 | $22M |
| Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation | 1 | $21.9M |
| Qidni labs Inc. | 1 | $12.5M |
| Northern RNA Inc. | 1 | $6M |
| STEMCELL Technologies Canada Inc. | 1 | $2.8M |
Plus 1 agreements ($75M) to individuals, sole proprietors and recipients this site does not name. They count in every total above. Why
By year
Agreements by the year they started.
| Year | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | $87.5M |
| 2026 | 5 | $52.8M |
By province
| Province or territory | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | 2 | $87.5M |
| Alberta | 2 | $28M |
| British Columbia | 3 | $24.8M |
By type of recipient
As the department classified the recipient.
| Recipient type | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Not-for-profit organizations and charities | 1 | $75M |
| For-profit organizations | 6 | $65.3M |
Industries funded
Where the department recorded an industry code (NAICS). Most agreements have none.
| Industry group | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Medical and diagnostic laboratories | 7 | $140M |
Latest agreements
| Start | Recipient | What for | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | STEMCELL Technologies Canada Inc. | Contribution | $2,829,286 |
| Jan 2026 | Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation | Contribution | $21,928,275 |
| Jan 2026 | Northern RNA Inc. | Contribution | $6,037,700 |
| Jan 2026 | Avivo Biomedical Inc. | Contribution | $10,994,000 |
| Jan 2026 | Avivo Biomedical Inc. | Contribution | $10,994,000 |
| Dec 2025 | Qidni labs Inc. | Contribution | $12,500,000 |