CNRC — Centre canadien de fabrication de dispositifs photoniques ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Corporations (private and public) - Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in photonics and related sectors - Research institutions and universities - Startups developing photonic technologies - International companies (with specific terms) - Organizations requiring photonic device fabrication, design, or testing services Note: Eligibility may depend on project alignment with Canadian photonics industry priorities. --- ### 💰 Funding Details - Service-Based Model: This is a fee-for-service facility, not a traditional grant - User Pays Structure: Organizations access services and pay on a cost-recovery or commercial basis - No Direct Grant Funding: Funding is through service contracts, not government disbursements - Potential Support: Some eligible organizations may access complementary government R&D programs (e.g., NRC Innovation Assistance Program) to subsidize facility access - Pricing: Rates vary based on service complexity (design, fabrication, testing, characterization) --- ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses Services available through the facility include: - Foundry Services: Photonic device fabrication and manufacturing - Design & Modeling: Photonic circuit design and simulation support - Testing & Characterization: Performance validation and optical analysis - Prototype Development: From concept to working prototype - Technology Transfer Support: Knowledge and technical guidance - Custom Photonic Solutions: Tailored fabrication for specialized applications --- ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Access Requirements: Organizations must apply and qualify for facility access - Service Agreements: Formal contracts outline scope, deliverables, and timelines - Payment Terms: Fees due per contracted service phase - Intellectual Property: Terms negotiated per project (typically retained by client or shared) - Capacity Constraints: Access subject to facility scheduling and availability - Technical Specifications: Projects must meet facility's technical capability standards - Reporting: Performance metrics and results documented upon service completion - Timeline: