The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) Innovation Fund provides investments in infrastructure across the full spectrum of research. The CFI has announced its intention to release a draft Call for Proposals for the next round of the Innovation Fund in spring 2024.
Amount: minimum $1M overall cost of infrastructure project
Timelines: In an effort to maximize the development time and support for potential Innovation Fund applicants Western Research has developed an internal timeline designed to engage and prepare application teams in advance of the anticipated CFI Call for Proposals.
| Dates | Events and Deadlines |
| December 6, 2023 | Western CFI Innovation Fund information session |
| February 5, 2024, by 5 p.m., EDT | Submission of completed Notice of Intent form to irp@uwo.ca. |
| March & April 2024 | Pitch Your Proposal Event – details t.b.d. |
| May 6, 2024, by 5 p.m., EDT | Submission of completed, signed Internal Proposal (Project Description, Budget, CVs, and Equipment & Space Needs form) to irp@uwo.ca |
Information Session: December 6, 2023, 10–11:30 a.m., WIRB 3000 / ZOOM
An information session will be held to provide general information on the Innovation Fund and detail Western’s internal processes for this round. All interested Western faculty and staff are welcome to attend. A recording of this presentation will be made available following the session. Registration
Mandatory Internal Notice of Intent: The internal Notice of Intent (NOI) form is available on the Western Research Innovation Fund page. Completed forms must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Monday, February 5, 2024.
