Government Programs for Canadian Manufacturers

NRC Institute for Research in Construction (NRC-IRC)

Website and Administrative Organization(s):   NRC Institute for Research in Construction (NRC-IRC)
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: Construction
Location: Canada
Objective(s):
  • The NRC-IRC offers services focused on research, innovation and the creation of integrated solutions.
  • NRC-IRC addresses issues that have a large economic impact, assisting industry to innovate and develop technologies that are safe, durable and cost-effective.
Focus:
  1. Primary Research
  2. Pre-commercialization Technology Development
  3. Information Sharing
Eligibility: Eligible participants include:
  • Construction research organizations;
  • Construction associations;
  • Public research organizations;
  • Companies interested in licensing technologies; and
  • Research collaboration Universities.
Value: Collaborative research through the NRC institute provides in-kind support and access to facilities and equipment.