Major research infrastructure investment positions Canada to lead on global innovation
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Or sign-in if you have an account.More than $552 million will support cutting-edge tools and labs to accelerate discovery and economic growthSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.SHERBROOKE, Quebec, March 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, the Government of Canada is investing more than $552 million through the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) to provide researchers with the high-impact equipment they need to strengthen Canada’s innovation capacity, deliver lasting benefits for Canadians and build economic resilience.Karim Bardeesy, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry, made the announcement at the Université de Sherbrooke on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions. The major investment, made through the CFI’s Innovation Fund, supports 92 research infrastructure projects at 32 higher education institutions across the country.The Innovation Fund equips researchers to find solutions in areas that matter most to Canadians including healthcare, energy, food security, quantum technology and AI. It serves to not only invest in new infrastructure, but also to support and renew existing equipment and specialized research hubs, known as core facilities. These facilities are instrumental in attracting, retaining top researchers from across Canada and around the globe. They also maximize equipment use and foster collaborations across sectors and can provide valuable support to the private sector.Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againInterested in more newsletters? Browse here.Projects being funded through the Innovation Fund include:The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development, visited the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon today to tour the existing sustainable poultry farming project and highlight additional Saskatchewan projects receiving funding through the Innovation Fund.Quote “Canada is focused on investing in researchers and innovators to advance bold scientific breakthroughs as we build the kind of scientific and academic powerhouse that drives the strongest economy in the G7. This investment through the Canada Foundation for Innovation will equip researchers with cutting-edge, world class facilities that strengthen Canada’s research infrastructure, accelerate discoveries, drive researchers to take their work to the next level and create new opportunities that will benefit Canadians across industries.”– The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions “Canada’s universities and research institutions are at the forefront of tackling global challenges and creating new economic opportunities. By investing in world-class research infrastructure, we’re ensuring that innovators across the country have the tools they need to advance discovery, collaborate across sectors and help build a stronger, more resilient Canadian economy.” – Karim Bardeesy, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry “This significant investment through the CFI’s flagship Innovation Fund will help propel Canada forward by advancing innovation in areas critical to our future. By supporting state-of-the-art labs and equipment, this funding will foster collaboration, attract and train the next generation of talent and accelerate the commercialization of solutions that delivers real benefits for Canadians,”– Sylvain Charbonneau, President and CEO, Canada Foundation for InnovationQuick facts Associated linksAbout the Canada Foundation for InnovationWith a bold, future-looking mandate, the Canada Foundation for Innovation equips researchers to be global leaders in their field and to respond to emerging challenges. Our investments in state-of-the-art tools, instruments and facilities at universities, colleges, research hospitals and non-profit research institutions underpin both curiosity- and mission-driven research that cuts across disciplines and bridges all sectors. The research infrastructure we fund mobilizes knowledge, spurs innovation and commercialization, and empowers the talented minds of a new generation.Related productsA full list of our funded projects, as well as stories about the facilities we fund, is available at Innovation.ca. For updates, follow us on Bluesky, LinkedIn and X @InnovationCA and subscribe to our YouTube channel to find videos about the CFI and its transformative research projects.ContactsPostmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion. Please keep comments relevant and respectful. Comments may take up to an hour to appear on the site. You will receive an email if there is a reply to your comment, an update to a thread you follow or if a user you follow comments. Visit our Community Guidelines for more information.