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. they are co-funded by receptors and other stakeholders, and have the potential to generate significant social and/or economic benefits for canada.
the gapp aims to:
- accelerate the application of canadian genomics-derived solutions to real-world opportunities and challenges defined by industry and public sector receptors.
- channel canada’s genomics capacity into sustainable innovations that benefit canadians.
- enhance the value of canadian genomics technologies by de-risking and incentivizing follow-on investment from industry and other partners.
- foster mutually beneficial collaboration and knowledge exchange between canadian academia and technology receptors.