B.C. Knowledge Development Fund (BCKDF)

The B.C. Knowledge Development Fund (BCKDF) supports the development of research infrastructure, like labs and equipment. The BCKDF helps B.C.'s institutions attract researchers, skilled technicians, and research users. Supporting research infrastructure can foster innovation and help institutions collaborate with industry. 

Eligibility

The BCKDF provides funding for:

• Public post-secondary institutions
• Research hospitals 
• Affiliated non-profit agencies 

Researchers must contact their research service office before applying. 

Only eligible institutions may submit a proposal to the BCKDF. Individual researchers are not eligible. 

Guidelines

For more information about the BCKDF, please refer to the BCKDF Guidelines (DOC, 843KB).

Deadlines

To ensure you submit your proposal on time, please review the BCKDF Deadlines (DOC, 364KB).

Funding

Eligible project costs are shared among funding partners:

• The BCKDF funds up to 40 percent
• The Canada Foundation for Innovation funds up to 40 percent
• Remaining project costs for eligible projects are funded by other partners. These may include private partners or research institutions

Forms  

• BCKDF Application Form - Step 1 (DOC, 90.KB)
• BCKDF Application Form Multi Institution Project - Step 1 (DOC, 93.4KB)
• BCKDF Signature Page - Step 1 (DOC, 56.1KB)
• BCKDF Application Form - Step 2 (XLSX, 199KB)
• BCKDF Signature Page - Step 2 (DOC, 85.4KB)