CNRC — Centre de recherche en aérospatiale ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Private aerospace companies (manufacturers, suppliers, component producers) - Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the aerospace sector - Large corporations with aerospace divisions or operations - Academic institutions and research centres conducting aerospace research - Consortiums of aerospace companies collaborating on projects - Start-ups in aerospace technology and innovation - Not-for-profit research organizations focused on aerospace advancement Note: Entities must be Canadian-based or have Canadian operations to access CNRC services and facilities. ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Structure: Non-repayable contribution (not a loan) - Funding Amount: Varies by project scope and service type; typically ranges from $50,000 to $500,000+ depending on project complexity - Cost-Sharing: Projects may require 25–50% cost-sharing from the applicant organization - In-Kind Contributions: Access to CNRC facilities, equipment, and technical expertise may count toward cost-sharing requirements - No Repayment: Funds are contributions; repayment is not required - License Revenue Sharing: Intellectual property developed may be subject to licensing arrangements with revenue-sharing terms ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Research & Development payroll (salaries for researchers, engineers, technicians) - Materials and supplies for aerospace research projects - Equipment and instrumentation acquisition or upgrades - Technical consulting services from CNRC specialists - Access to specialized testing facilities (wind tunnels, materials labs, computational resources) - Prototype development and validation - Certification and compliance testing for aerospace applications - Technology transfer and commercialization support - Collaborative research initiatives with academic partners ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Project Definition: Clear research objectives, timelines, and deliverables must be established upfront - Technical Review: CNRC will assess project feasibility and alignment with aerospace innovation priorities - Performance Milestones: Progress must be