Government Resources

Government initiatives that aid the development of the life sciences industry are listed below:

• Overview
  
• Government Funding
  
• Research Assistance
  
• Tax Credits
  
• - Federal
  
• - Provincial and Territorial
  
• Other Information Products
  

Overview

Government support to firms in the life sciences sector includes funding, research assistance, tax credits, and information products.

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Government Funding

The following are programs sponsored by the Government of Canada in which firms may compete for research grants and funding opportunities:

• Canadian Institutes of Health Research
• Genome Canada
• National Research Council — Industrial Research Assistance Program
• Industry Canada — Sources of Financing
• Industry Canada — Government Services and Programs - Financing
• Industry Canada — Federal Government Assistance Programs (by research area)
• Business Gateway Financing Section
• Farm Credit Canada
• Business Development Bank of Canada

Learn more about Financing

Research Assistance

The following federal departments and agencies have specific programs in place to support research efforts:

National Research Council

• Biotechnology Research Institute
• Industrial Research Assistance Program
• Federal Partners in Technology Transfer
• Canadian Technology Network

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

• Research-Centres

Other Federal Agencies

• Canadian Institutes of Health Research
• Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
• Genome Canada

Learn more about Technology Transfer.

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Tax Credits

Federal and provincial governments have tax credits in place to encourage research and development efforts in the areas of science and technology.

Federal — Canada Customs and Revenue Agency

Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SRED)

Provincial and Territorial Programs

• Alberta Tax Incentives
• BC Scientific Research and Experimental Development Tax Credit
• Manitoba Tax Incentives
• New Brunswick 10% Tax Credit
• Newfoundland Tax Incentives
• Northwest Territories — Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development
• Nova Scotia Research and Development Tax Credit
• Ontario R&D Tax Credits
• Prince Edward Island - 35% Tax Credit
• Quebec Corporations — Tax Related forms
• Saskatchewan Tax Credits
• Yukon Investment Tax Credit

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Other Information Products

The following departments and agencies of the Government of Canada provide information pertaining to specific areas of the life sciences sector:

Industry Canada

• Life Sciences Gateway
• Canadian Intellectual Property Office

National Research Council

• Agri-food, Aquaculture, and Environment
• Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare
• Competitive Intelligence Pathfinder

Health Canada

• Novel Foods
• Medical Devices
• Drug Products
• Biologics and Genetics
• Cosmetic Products

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

• Research and Innovation

Canadian Food Inspection Agency

• Biotechnology
• Science and Laboratories

Natural Resources Canada

• Science and Technology
• Sustainable Development

Department of Fisheries and Oceans

• Scientific Excellence
• Aquaculture Collaborative Development Program
• Ocean and Aquaculture Science Branch

Environment Canada

• Science and Technology

International Trade Canada

• Market Reports and Services Abroad - By Sector
• Science and Technology Program

Other Federal Agencies and Programs

• Canadian Biotechnology Advisory Committee
• Canadian Institutes of Health Research
• Canadian Biotechnology Strategy
• Genome Canada

Learn more about government programs for Internationalization.

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