Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP)

The Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP) funds downstream research and development (R&D) projects that address real world opportunities and challenges identified by industry, government, not-for-profits and other “Receptors” of genomics knowledge and technologies. GAPP projects are collaborations between academic researchers and Receptor organizations and are funded by Genome Canada and co-funded by Receptors and other stakeholders.

To be eligible for GAPP funding, projects must:

develop and apply a genomics-derived tool, product or process to an opportunity or need defined by the Receptor(s);
focus on late stage R&D that will position the innovation for implementation / commercialization;
be co-led by an Academic and a Receptor organization in partnership, with active and necessary roles for both (see GAPP Investment Strategy and Guidelines for GAPP project partner definitions); and,
have the potential to generate significant social and/or economic benefits for Canada.

All four of the above points must be demonstrated to be eligible for funding through GAPP. The program is designed to develop solutions in the near term (i.e., within three to five years after project completion).

Applicants can request up to 1/3 of the project budget from Genome Canada, from a minimum contribution of $100,000 to a maximum of $2 million. The remaining project funding must be secured from other eligible sources, with at least 1/3 provided by the Receptor(s). The duration of GAPP projects should be a minimum of one year to a maximum of three years but may be shorter or longer if justified.

Total project budget

$0.3M to $6M (or larger)

Funding requirements

· Genome Canada provides 1/3 and up to $2M

· Genome BC provides up to 1/6 and up to $1M for BC-led projects

· Min. 1/3 from Receptor organization(s) – Cash/in-kind/or mix

· Other eligible funding 1/6

Project Term

1-3 years

All applications to GAPP led by an academic researcher based in British Columbia must be submitted through Genome BC.

Interested applicants should first contact Genome BC for advice to determine if a project concept is suitable for GAPP or other programs.

If eligible for GAPP, Genome BC works with applicants to define goals, articulate user benefits and prepare applications. Genome BC has established a process to work with teams to increase competitiveness at each stage of Genome Canada’s application process and provides support every step of the way.

Stage 0: Exploration of project idea(s)
Stage 1: Invitation to submit Expression of Interest (EOI)
Stage 2: Pitch
Stage 3: Supplementary proposal (if invited by Genome Canada)

CONTACT: GAPP@genomebc.ca

Genome Canada accepts Expressions of Interest on a rolling intake. Interested teams are encouraged to contact Genome BC at their earliest convenience to start the conversation.

Targeted Dates by Intake*
High-level Outline of Process	GAPP24	GAPP25
Contact Genome BC to discuss potential project	August 16, 2022	October 1, 2022
Draft Expression of Interest due to Genome BC	September 6, 2022	November 1, 2022
Practice pitch with Genome BC and friendly reviewers	October 2022	January 2023
Pitch to Genome Canada	November / December 2022	January / February 2023
Draft Supplementary Proposal due to Genome BC	November / December 2022	February 2023
Notification of Results	March 2023	June 2023

*If you are not able to make these deadlines, please contact us.

CONTACT: GAPP@genomebc.ca

Genome Canada’s GAPP Investment Strategy and Guidelines (as of Oct 2021)

GAPP Expression of Interest Form – October 2021

Genome Canada Programs

Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP)