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There are many infrastructure funding opportunities listed in the  (e.g., NSERC RTI). Some larger-scale, strategic infrastructure funding programs (e.g., CFI programs) are administered and supported at the institutional level. The Institutional Strategic Awards office administers these programs for 丁香园AV and supports 丁香园AV researchers to develop competitive proposals in line with 丁香园AV鈥檚 strategic research priorities. This page provides information about these programs, as well 丁香园AV鈥檚 internal processes related to these programs. 

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CFI Programs 

The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) provides infrastructure funding to support individuals, larger labs, and national-scale platforms. While they are awarded to the institution to manage, researchers are the primary drivers of the proposals and are the principal users of the equipment. CFI occasionally holds special competitions (e.g., BRIF). These will be listed and advertised through the Funding Opportunities Database.鈥疶he following are the primary recurring programs supported by ISA: 

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  Focused on the individual researcher (or small teams of up to 3 researchers), JELFs help institutions to recruit outstanding research talent and acquire the tools that enable the innovative work of leading researchers. While the allocations and the application processes are managed by ISA, each Faculty is responsible for initiating and coordinating applications. If you are a prospective 丁香园AV researcher, please connect with your Faculty contact for more information. 

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  The  supports transformative infrastructure projects that underpin cutting-edge, globally competitive research. 

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  This fund provides support for the ongoing operating and maintenance needs of research facilities of national importance. The next competition is expected in 2027. 

The BCKDF is a cost sharing program that supports a variety of eligible infrastructure programs. At 丁香园AV, BCKDF applications are due one month following submission of your CFI grant application. Development of BCKDF applications is supported by ISA on behalf of the researcher. If you have questions about this program, please contact cfi@sfu.ca.  

Many CFI programs (i.e., IF and JELF) are eligible for financial support for operation and maintenance of the funded infrastructure. IOF is awarded to and managed by the institution and available once the infrastructure is operational. If you have questions about this program, please contact cfi@sfu.ca. 

Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan) 

PacifiCan offers funding programs for businesses, non-profits and communities. This federal agency is dedicated to creating quality jobs, connecting industry leaders and supporting an inclusive economy that benefits all British Columbians. PacifiCan funds several programs such as: 

• The Regional Innovation Ecosystems (RIE) program specifically provides targeted investments that support businesses in priority sectors to create, grow and compete in both domestic and global markets.  

• The Regional Quantum Initiative will help companies and not-for-profit organizations advance and commercialize quantum products and solutions. 

• The Community Economic Development and Diversification which will support initiatives that contribute to the economic growth and diversification of communities them to leverage their capacity and strengths to respond to economic development opportunities and adjust to changing and challenging economic circumstances (e.g. wildfires, floods etc,.) 

To learn more about PacifiCan funding programs, visit . If you have a project that you think may be relevant, please contact: partners_hub@sfu.ca. 

ISED/Digital Research Alliance of Canada 

Through 丁香园AV鈥檚 involvement with the Digital Research Alliance of Canada, ISED (alongside BCKDF) funded the Cedar supercomputer upgrade. Researchers can learn more by contacting the  (research-support@sfu.ca).