This guide is designed to assist University of Guelph faculty in development of a competitive, compelling CFI IF Assessment Criteria. Please refer to the 2025 Innovation Fund Call for Proposals for full instructions and context.

Additional resources, including timeline and resources for budget development, can be found on the ORS CFI – Innovation Fund webpage

The Applicant’s Guide is organized according to Assessment Criteria. It includes:

• CFI Objectives. The Multi-Disciplinary Assessment Committees (MAC) evaluate proposals against the program objectives. • CFI IF CRITERIA - REQUIRED HEADINGS The Expert Reviewers evaluate proposals against these criteria.
• CFI instructions
• U of G suggestions for responding to criteria
• Common weaknesses. These reflect comments from expert reviewers and MACs. See Innovation Fund 2023- Strengths and Weaknesses [2]