Canada Foundation for Innovation - Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund (BRIF)
Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
Up to $385 million in research infrastructure funding through two competitions; up to 60 percent of each project's eligible infrastructure costs
Supports the bioscience infrastructure needs of postsecondary institutions and research hospitals with high-performance tools, research spaces and biocontainment facilities, advancing the Biomanufacturing and Life Sciences Strategy.
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Who qualifies
CFI-eligible Canadian universities, colleges, research hospitals and non-profit research institutions; the Canada Biomedical Research Fund stage 2 competition also required eligibility with one of the three federal research funding agencies.
Good to know
- Funding: An additional $115 million is provided for associated operating costs through the Infrastructure Operating Fund.
- Cost share: 60% of eligible costs
Evidence from the official page
- amount“the CFI will invest up to $385 million in research infrastructure funding through two competitions and will fund up to 60 percent of each project’s eligible infrastructure costs” source ↗
- status“Status: closed” source ↗
Verified 2026-10-11 · Medium confidence. Always confirm on the official page before applying.