National Genomic Applications Partnership Program (N-GAPP)
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Eligibility & Details
What this program funds and who can apply
Program Description
Funds public-private R&D partnerships to commercialize Canadian genomics and biotech innovations. Genome Canada provides up to one-third of total project costs, with industry and other sources covering the remainder. Projects must be defined by an industry 'Receptor' partner around a real market need with genomics innovation as the core solution.
Eligibility Requirements
- Projects must be co-led by a Canadian academic researcher and a Canadian for-profit enterprise (Receptor)
- Receptor must define the commercial opportunity
- Canadian-domiciled for-profit entities as Receptors
- Project must address a real commercial need identified by industry
- Innovation must be genomics-based or biotechnology-driven
Quick Assessment
Funding Details
- Amount
- $300,000–$2,000,000
- Type
- Grant
- Level
- Federal
- Co-Funding
- Up to 33% of eligible costs
- Deadline
- Between intakes — 2026 LOI cycle closed April 22, 2026; full proposals due June 22, 2026 now past. Next LOI expected April 2027.
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Insider TipThe single most important factor is a credible, committed industry Receptor — not the research quality.
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Evaluation Criteria
Application Playbook
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Application Steps
Required Documents 6
Eligible Expenses 9
Ineligible Expenses 5
Intake Periods
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