Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
In March 2005, the CFI Board of Directors approved the new funding program structure for the period 2005 to 2010. For information regarding the CFI's current and discontinued funds, please visit the CFI Funds page of the CFI website.
On August 6, 2010, Industry Canada announced that $182-million of the $600-million announced as part of Canada's Economic Action Plan in 2009 will be invested in the Leaders Opportunity Fund to ensure that the CFI continues its mandate in 2012 and beyond (see full announcement).
Post-Award Administration - all CFI Projects
Current CFI Funding Opportunities
Expired CFI Funding Opportunities
Links
Current CFI Funding Opportunities |
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Please note: there is an internal application development and review process for CFI competitions which starts well in advance of the Next CFI Competition Deadline noted in the table below.
Click on the Fund below to see the Internal Application Process and Deadlines. |
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| New Fund | Builds On | CFI Competition Deadline |
New Opportunities Fund, the Canada Research Chairs Infrastructure Fund, and Career Awards Fund |
February, June, October each year. |
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Infrastructure Operating Fund (IOF) |
eligible individuals will be notified in January. | |
| Leading Edge Fund (LEF)/New Initiatives Fund (NIF) | LEF builds upon previously funded CFI infrastructure projects. NIF is for new initiatives that have not previously been funded by CFI. | |
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ongoing; please inquire regarding eligibility |
Expired CFI Funding Opportunities |
| New Fund | Builds On | CFI Competition Deadline |
| 2012 Leading Edge Fund (LEF)/New Initiatives Fund (NIF) | CFI-LEF/NIF program | |
| 2008 Leading Edge Fund (LEF)/New Initiatives Fund (NIF) | CFI-LEF/NIF program | |
University Research Development Fund, College Research Development Fund |
December 2005 |
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University Research Development Fund, College Research Development Fund |
February 15, 2006 |
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LSIE - Project Outlines April 16, 2007 |
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June 30, 2005 |
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May 31, 2006 |
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Note: the Innovation Fund has been discontinued.
Links
Strategic Plans and Initiatives including the Strategic Research Plan
CFI Website: Funds
CFI Website: CFI Policy and Program Guide
