Canada Foundation for Innovation - Innovation Fund

In plain language

Major research infrastructure fund — buildings, large equipment, computational platforms. Minimum project cost typically $1M+ for the 2027 competition (was $2M for 2025). Institutions, not researchers, hold the relationship. Distinct from JELF (smaller, ongoing) which is already in the catalog. ~35% success rate but enormous prep effort. Biennial competition.

Who qualifies

What you'll have to report

Quarterly capital project reporting; equipment commissioning report; ongoing infrastructure operating reports.