CNRC — Performance hygrothermique des bâtiments ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Building product manufacturers and suppliers - Construction companies and contractors - Energy efficiency solution providers - HVAC and mechanical systems companies - Building envelope specialists - Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the construction sector - Research institutions and universities (in partnership with industry) - Any organization seeking to test and validate energy-efficient building systems and technical solutions ### 💰 Funding Details - Structure: Fee-based testing and evaluation service (not a traditional grant) - Cost Model: Paid installations and facility access on a cost-recovery basis - Funding Type: Users pay for access to CNRC's hygrothermal testing facilities and environments - Investment Required: Variable depending on testing scope, duration, and complexity of systems being evaluated - Repayability: Not applicable (service-based model; no repayment obligation) - Value Proposition: Access to specialized, realistic testing environments without capital investment in building dedicated facilities ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Performance testing of energy-efficient building systems - Evaluation of cost-effective construction solutions - Hygrothermal (moisture and temperature) performance assessment - Technical validation in realistic building environments - Building envelope testing and analysis - HVAC system performance evaluation - Indoor climate control system testing - Energy efficiency metrics collection and analysis - Real-world condition simulation and monitoring ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Access Model: Facility time must be booked and scheduled in advance - Technical Requirements: Systems tested must be transportable or installable within CNRC facilities - Documentation: Testing protocols and methodologies established by CNRC must be followed - Data Ownership: Results typically shared with CNRC for research and benchmarking purposes - Timeline: Project duration depends on testing scope; realistic environments allow for extended monitoring periods - Collaboration: May require partnership with CNRC technical experts for proper system installation and evaluation - Reporting: Standard testing reports provided; additional analysis available at additional cost - Availability: Subject to facility booking and capacity constraints