CNRC — Croissance des plantes - Installation de recherche ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Private sector companies conducting plant research and development - Academic institutions and universities requiring specialized plant growth facilities - Research organizations and consortiums with plant science focus - Agricultural technology companies developing crop solutions - Biotechnology firms working with plant genetics or cultivation - Minimum requirement: Demonstrated capacity to conduct structured research projects with measurable outcomes ### 💰 Funding Details - Model: Fee-based access to specialized research facility (not a grant in traditional sense) - Cost Structure: Paid facility rental/usage fees for access to equipment and controlled environment systems - No matching requirement: Users pay directly for facility access based on usage - No repayment obligation: Standard service fee model (not a loan) - Pricing: Tiered according to duration of project, equipment complexity, and environmental control specifications - Payment terms: Typically invoiced per project phase or usage period ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Plant cultivation and testing from project initiation through completion - Environmental condition regulation (temperature, humidity, lighting, CO₂ control) - Specialized equipment access for plant research applications - Data collection and monitoring during growth cycles - Multi-stage plant development studies and trials - Crop performance validation under controlled conditions ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Project-based access: Facility must be booked and scheduled in advance - Research protocols required: Clients must submit detailed research objectives and methodology - Duration flexibility: Projects supported from initial concept through final testing phase - Equipment utilization: Access contingent on proper training and adherence to facility protocols - Environmental specifications: Project parameters must align with facility's regulatory capacity - Documentation: Ongoing monitoring and recording of environmental conditions and plant performance required - Facility availability: Access subject to booking schedule and operational capacity