Genomic Applications Partnership Program 2026
Research Admin Offices:
- MILO
Funding Type:
GrantOpportunity Type:
- Grant
Value:
Total project budget can be $900,000 – $6,000,000.
NEW: Receptor organizations can receive up to 20% of the Genome Canada funding contribution.
Disciplines:
- DeGroote School of Business
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Science
Sponsors:
Deadlines:
Internal Deadline:
May 1, 2026Sponsor Deadline:
May 8, 2026Description:
As part of the Canadian Genomics Strategy (CGS), the Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP) helps commercialize research by investing in Canadian for-profit companies that are partnered with Canadian researchers.
Eligibility:
The program supports Canadian for-profit enterprises, also known as a receptor, that have an economic interest in developing an idea or research into a commercial application.
Each project must be a partnership between an industry receptor and researcher, with active roles for each, with optional support from one or more co-investigators and/or collaborators.
If the researcher has a position with the receptor, the receptor must have clear decision-making processes that are independent of the researcher.
Contact:
If you plan on submitting an application or have questions, please get in touch with the McMaster Industry Liaison Office (MILO): Bradley McLean, Business Development Manager, Life Sciences, at mcleab5@mcmaster.ca or (905) 537-72050.