CNRC — Centre de recherche sur l'énergie, les mines et l'environnement ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Small, medium, and large private sector companies - Start-ups and early-stage enterprises in energy, mining, and environmental sectors - Research institutions and universities (for collaborative projects) - Indigenous businesses and organizations - Consortiums and joint ventures with industry partners - Non-profit organizations engaged in commercializable research Key requirement: Organizations must have a legitimate business interest in energy, mining, or environmental technologies and innovation. --- ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Structure: Non-repayable contributions (services and access-based funding) - Funding Range: Varies by project scope; typically $50,000–$500,000+ depending on research complexity - Cost-Sharing: Generally requires 25–50% cost-sharing from the applicant (can be in-kind or cash) - Repayability: Non-repayable grants for collaborative research; licensing arrangements may involve royalties - IP Rights: Shared intellectual property model; applicants retain commercial rights with CNRC retaining recognition and background IP --- ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Research and development (R&D) personnel salaries and contractor costs - Laboratory testing and analytical services - Access to specialized research facilities and equipment - Technology demonstration and piloting - Materials and supplies for experimental work - Expert technical consulting and advisory services - Environmental assessment and monitoring studies - Mining process optimization and resource characterization - Renewable energy system design and validation - Regulatory compliance testing and certification support - Data analysis and reporting --- ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Project Proposal Requirement: Detailed technical proposal outlining research objectives, methodology, and commercial application - Matching Contribution: Applicant must commit minimum 25–50% of project costs (financial or in-kind resources) - Reporting & Milestones: Progress reports required at defined intervals; funding tied to achievement of research milestones - Timeline: Projects typically range from 12–36 months with staged funding releases - **Commercialization Focus