Overview:
Projects should focus on mobilizing scientific findings with the goal of implementing them within a policy, program, or activity in industry, government, or community.
By the end of the funding period, researchers should be able to demonstrate committed partnerships with concise plans to implement research findings that will result in meaningful impact.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit an Expression of Interest through our portal for an initial review of priority sector alignment and ResearchNB’s funding capacity before filling out this fund application. Expressions of Interest can be submitted at any time throughout the year.
Leverage:
4:1 (4 external dollars to 1 ResearchNB dollar) where in-kind and vendor discounts can be included as leverage (for up to 50% of the match).
Eligibility:
Applicants must be researchers at one of the eligible research institutions listed in our Award Guidelines, have sufficient leverage, and be aligned with one or more of ResearchNB’s priority sectors.
Applicants must be researchers at one of the eligible research institutions listed in our Award Guidelines.
Eligible Expenses:
Expenses that contribute to advancing the project are eligible. Please see the Award Guidelines for more details.
Award and Reporting:
Award Value: $150k to $400k
Applications Open (1:00pm AT):
Round 1: April 14, 2026
Round 2: September 29, 2026
Application Periods Close(11:59am AT):
Round 1: June 25, 2026
Round 2: December 10, 2026
Anticipated notice of decision date:
Round 1: September 25, 2026
Round 2: March 22, 2027
Award Duration & Reporting: The award is for a maximum of four years, with an interim status report due annually and a final status report due three months after the award end date. These reports are to be completed via the application portal.
Awardees are required to submit 1- and 3-year Impact Reports following the Final Status Report.
This award is non-renewable.
Evaluation Criteria
Application Form
Fund Manager: alec@researchnb.ca
Impact Fund
Overview:
Projects should focus on mobilizing scientific findings with the goal of implementing them within a policy, program, or activity in industry, government, or community.
By the end of the funding period, researchers should be able to demonstrate committed partnerships with concise plans to implement research findings that will result in meaningful impact.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit an Expression of Interest through our portal for an initial review of priority sector alignment and ResearchNB’s funding capacity before filling out this fund application. Expressions of Interest can be submitted at any time throughout the year.
Leverage:
4:1 (4 external dollars to 1 ResearchNB dollar) where in-kind and vendor discounts can be included as leverage (for up to 50% of the match).
Eligibility:
Applicants must be researchers at one of the eligible research institutions listed in our Award Guidelines, have sufficient leverage, and be aligned with one or more of ResearchNB’s priority sectors.
Applicants must be researchers at one of the eligible research institutions listed in our Award Guidelines.
Eligible Expenses:
Expenses that contribute to advancing the project are eligible. Please see the Award Guidelines for more details.
Award and Reporting:
Award Value: $150k to $400k
Applications Open (1:00pm AT):
Round 1: April 14, 2026
Round 2: September 29, 2026
Application Periods Close(11:59am AT):
Round 1: June 25, 2026
Round 2: December 10, 2026
Anticipated notice of decision date:
Round 1: September 25, 2026
Round 2: March 22, 2027
Award Duration & Reporting: The award is for a maximum of four years, with an interim status report due annually and a final status report due three months after the award end date. These reports are to be completed via the application portal.
Awardees are required to submit 1- and 3-year Impact Reports following the Final Status Report.
This award is non-renewable.
Evaluation Criteria
Application Form
Fund Manager: alec@researchnb.ca