CNRC — Centre de recherche en électronique et photonique avancées ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Private sector companies (manufacturing, semiconductor, electronics, and photonics firms) - Start-ups and scale-ups in advanced electronics and photonics - Research institutions and universities collaborating on commercial applications - SMEs seeking technology advancement and R&D support - Joint ventures between industry and research organizations - Companies must demonstrate genuine interest in semiconductor or photonics technology development - No explicit restrictions on company size, but priority may favor businesses leveraging CNRC expertise ### 💰 Funding Details - Non-repayable technical and advisory services (primary benefit structure) - Access to specialized research facilities and equipment (in-kind contribution value) - Licensing opportunities for intellectual property and research outcomes - Cost-sharing model: Participants typically cover portions of project costs; CNRC subsidizes facility access and expert consultation - No fixed grant amount — funding is activity-based and project-dependent - Support is typically in-kind rather than direct cash transfers - Potential for technology licensing revenue sharing on commercialized outcomes - Arrangement negotiated on per-project basis ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Inorganic semiconductor research and development (silicon, gallium nitride, etc.) - Organic semiconductor research (OLEDs, organic photovoltaics, flexible electronics) - Photonics technology advancement (optics, laser systems, integrated photonics) - Prototype development and testing using CNRC facilities - Technical consulting and expert guidance on semiconductor design and optimization - Facility access fees (shared laboratory equipment, cleanroom time) - Intellectual property licensing and technology transfer arrangements - Materials characterization and analysis services - Process optimization and scaling for semiconductor manufacturing ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Collaborative engagement required — must work directly with CNRC researchers and technical teams - Intellectual property agreements must be negotiated and formalized upfront - **Technology