CNRC — Centre de recherche en génie océanique, côtier et fluvial ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Private sector companies involved in marine, coastal, or river engineering research - Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking technical collaboration - Large corporations with ocean, coastal, or hydrographic research needs - Academic institutions and research organizations - Non-profit research organizations focused on marine sciences - Consortiums of eligible organizations collaborating on joint projects - Start-ups in ocean technology and marine engineering sectors Note: Applicants must be capable of conducting or sponsoring research in Canada and demonstrate relevance to ocean, coastal, or river engineering domains. --- ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Structure: Non-repayable contributions (services-based rather than cash grants) - Funding Model: Cost-sharing arrangement—applicants typically contribute a portion of project costs - Matching Requirements: Varies by project; typically 30–50% applicant cost-share expected - No Direct Cash Transfer: Funding is provided primarily through access to CNRC facilities, technical expertise, and research services - Scale: Project-dependent; can range from small technical assessments to major multi-year research initiatives - Licensing Opportunities: Intellectual property licensing available for qualifying research outcomes --- ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Research and Development activities in ocean, coastal, and river engineering - Access to CNRC research facilities and laboratories - Technical and advisory services from CNRC experts and scientists - Hydrographic surveying and measurement services - Marine engineering design and analysis - Testing and validation of marine technologies and prototypes - Feasibility studies for ocean and coastal projects - Environmental assessment support for marine operations - Technology development and optimization in maritime sectors - Intellectual property licensing from CNRC research outcomes --- ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Project Definition: Clear articulation of research objectives aligned with ocean, coastal, or river engineering domains - **Cost-Sharing