Research and innovation
Universities strengthen communities and spark ideas that improve our world.
At a time of rapid technological, economic, environmental and social change, Canadian researchers are tackling the world’s biggest challenges and creating a more prosperous, inclusive and innovative Canada.
Coalition for Canadian Research
By the numbers
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$16Bin R&D
Universities performed $16 billion in R&D in 2022, accounting for 40 percent of total Canadian research and development.
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$1.2Bin research for business
Canada’s universities conduct $1.2 billion in research for businesses and help build their competitive advantage.
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$1.5Bin research for not-for-profit sector
Universities conduct $1.5 billion in research annually for the not-for-profit sector, which has more than tripled since 2000.