The British Columbia Knowledge Development Fund helps public post-secondary institutions, teaching hospitals and affiliated non-profit research agencies to invest in research infrastructure. Its goals are:
To maximize the economic and social benefits of investing in research infrastructure within British Columbia.
To promote excellence in research and the enhancement of research infrastructure within the province.
To encourage increased collaboration among the province’s post-secondary institutions, as well as between post-secondary institutions and industry.
To improve British Columbia’s ability to attract and retain high-quality researchers and skilled technicians.
To ensure British Columbia’s public post-secondary institutions and teaching hospitals are able to compete successfully for private-sector and federal funding, such as that available through the Canada Foundation for Innovation.
Proposals under the fund should show how they will contribute to building or enhancing an institution’s long-term capacity for leading-edge research, provincial economic development and job creation. In all cases, funding will be provided at the sole discretion of the Province, and only those projects that demonstrate long-term economic and social benefits to British Columbia will be funded.
Funding Priorities and Parameters
Program Information
Eligibility
Application Process
Appendices
Notes:
Program guidelines are subject to change without notice. Applicants are responsible for ensuring they have the most up-to-date version. Any changes will be posted on this website.
Leaders Opportunity applications are accepted throughout the year.
