Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness
$20,000,000.00 CAD
- Department
- Global Affairs Canada
- Program
- —
- Recipient country
- Canada
- Fiscal year
- 2020-2021
- Agreement period
- January 6, 2021 – December 31, 2021
- Project status
- Closed
- Reference
- CA-3-P009527002
Published purpose
This project aims to support the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) in developing, manufacturing, and distributing up to 1.2 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccine(s) and other emerging infectious diseases. This is done through a fair allocation system within 12 to 18 months prioritizing speed, scale, and access. Project activities include: (1) supporting the research and development of up to 5 vaccine candidates; and (2) supporting the manufacture and distribution of up to 1.2 billion vaccine doses by 2021. This amendment increased Canada’s original contribution under this project to CEPI by $20 Million.
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This project funds the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations to develop, manufacture, and distribute COVID-19 vaccines and other vaccines for emerging infectious diseases, aiming to deliver up to 1.2 billion doses through a fair allocation system.
Category: Health Primarily funds activity outside Canada
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