CNRC — Centre de recherche en métrologie ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Private sector companies (all sizes, including SMEs and large enterprises) - Research institutions and universities - Government agencies and departments - Non-profit organizations conducting measurement research - Industry associations and consortiums - International partners collaborating with Canadian researchers - Organizations must have a legitimate business need for metrological research services ### 💰 Funding Details - Non-repayable funding model: Services and access are provided at cost-recovery or subsidized rates rather than traditional grants - Variable cost structure: Pricing depends on the specific technical services, research facilities, and licensing arrangements required - No matching requirements for facility access and advisory services in most cases - Licensing opportunities: Potential revenue-sharing or royalty arrangements for commercialized research outcomes - Budget flexibility: Organizations pay only for services utilized; scalable from small consulting engagements to major research projects - Exact financial commitment determined through negotiation with CNRC project managers ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Technical advisory services on measurement standards, calibration, and metrological best practices - Research facility access for precision measurement experiments and testing - Calibration services for scientific instruments and industrial equipment - Standards development and conformance testing - Measurement methodology consultation and validation - Technology transfer and licensing for proprietary measurement techniques - Collaborative R&D projects on measurement-related innovations - Training and capacity building in metrology for staff and researchers - Equipment rental and laboratory time for measurement research - Feasibility studies for measurement challenges in industry ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Formal application required: Submit detailed project proposal outlining research objectives, timeline, and measurement requirements - Capacity and resource availability: Services subject to CNRC facility availability and researcher schedules - Intellectual property agreements: Must negotiate IP ownership, confidentiality, and licensing terms upfront - Performance metrics: Defined deliverables and timelines established in service agreements - Reporting obligations: May require progress reports, publication