Government Programs for Canadian Manufacturers

NRC Institute for Information Technology (NRC-IIT)

Website and Administrative Organization(s):   NRC Institute for Information Technology (NRC-IIT)
National Research Council of Canada
Relevance: Program or service that is directly targeted to the funding or support of large, new and/or strategic advanced technology initiatives
Industry: Manufacturing
Location: Canada
Objective(s): NRC-IIT creates and commercializes software and systems technology to help Canada prosper in the knowledge economy. NRC-IIT provides a competitive advantage to a myriad of industry sectors, from health care and manufacturing, to transportation and entertainment. This is achieved through research and the dissemination of findings and innovative business services, including:
  • licensing opportunities;
  • R&D support;
  • business mentoring; and
  • strategic partnerships.
Focus:
  1. Primary Research
  2. Pre-commercialization Technology Development
  3. Cluster Inception and Networking
Eligibility: Eligible participants include Canadian: industry, universities and public research agencies.
Value: Collaborative research through the NRC institute provides in-kind support and access to facilities and equipment.