Funding Opportunities
Enabling advanced bioscience research on the Prairies.
Genome Prairie works with regional, national and international partners to promote the participation of local researchers in new bioscience-based research initiatives. Specific initiatives and project funding comes from a range of sources including government and industry, as well as Genome Canada.
Current Opportunities
HARVEST Business Accelerator
Overview
HARVEST is a new business accelerator initiative focused on investing in Canadian companies scaling biotechnologies to strengthen the nation’s food economy.
Selected projects can receive up to $750,000 in supports across two specialized streams: PACT (Primary Agriculture Clean Technologies) which focuses on bio-based tools or practices that reduce environmental impacts and improve on-farm efficiencies. The other stream is wasteCANcreate, which will support innovations that reuse agricultural or food-processing byproducts that create new or improve bio-based products.
Key Dates/Deadlines:
HARVEST Launch: 23 February, 2026
Intake Submission Deadline: Up until 18 March, 2026
Full Proposal Submission: 13 April, 2026
Notice of Award: May 2026.
For more information about this funding opportunity or to download the intake form, visit the HARVEST Business Accelerator website harvestaccelerator.ca
An information webinar about the HARVEST Business Accelerator Initiative will be held on Monday, March 2, 2026 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. (CST). During this session more details about the funding initiative will be provided, and will also include an question/answers session.
Those wishing to attend must register in advance. To register, click here.
GenTrac: Genomics Translation and Commercialization Initiative
Overview
Genome Prairie supports genomics research and commercialization within Saskatchewan and Manitoba and beyond. Genome Prairie is launching the Genomics Translation and Commercialization (GenTrac) Program to support public-private innovation in our Region. Each project involves collaboration between academic researchers and industry receptors to address market opportunities or operational needs identified by the private sector.
GenTrac will soon be taking submissions for its 2026 funding cycle. To find out more about this funding opportunity, download the GenTrac Guidelines document by clicking on the “Find Out More” button directly below:
Key Dates/Deadlines (2026 Cycle):
GenTrac Launch: 16 September, 2025
2026 LOI Submissions: June, 2026
2026 Full Proposal Submission: TBD
Notice of Award: TBD
For more information about this funding opportunity, please email Genome Prairie:
applications@genomeprairie.ca
Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP)
National Competition:
- Total Project Size: $900K-6M over two years
- Genome Canada Contribution: Up to 1/3 of project costs ($300K-$2M)
- Matching Funds: Remaining 2/3 (minimum 1/3 from industry partner).
Two Time-Dependent Submission Pathways
1. Genome Prairie Supported Application Process
Genome Prairie (GP) provides hands-on guidance throughout the application, working with teams within defined timelines at each stage. Support includes refining project ideas, assessing eligibility and budget, and coordinating the enhancement review.
- Letter of Interest (LOI) deadline: April 22, 2026
- Full Proposal (FP) draft to GP (selected LOIs): May 14, 2026
- FP enhancement review submission deadline: May 25, 2026
- FP enhancement review session: June 9, 2026
- Final FP due to GP: June 18, 2026
- Project pitch to Genome Canada (selected FPs): Mid-September
2. Self-Directed Application Process
This pathway allows teams more flexibility in preparing their applications, with more limited support from GP. GP remains available to provide guidance on eligibility, budgeting, and the application process as needed.
- Rolling LOI intake: Until May 22, 2026
- Notice of Eligibility: Approximately 17 days following LOI submission
- Final FP due to GP: June 18, 2026
- Project pitch to Genome Canada (selected FPs): Mid-September
Interested in making an application or getting more information about this funding opportunity? Contact Genome Prairie via applications@genomeprairie.ca
