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

  • $16B
    in R&D

    Universities performed $16 billion in R&D in 2022, accounting for 40 percent of total Canadian research and development.

    Source: Statistics Canada, Gross Domestic Expenditures on R&D, 2022.
  • $1.2B
    in research for business

    Canada’s universities conduct $1.2 billion in research for businesses and help build their competitive advantage.

    Source: Statistics Canada, Gross Domestic Expenditures on R&D, 2022.
  • $1.5B
    in 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.

    Source: Statistics Canada, Gross Domestic Expenditures on R&D, 2022.

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