CNRC — Technologie de pointe en fluorescence, imagerie et microscopie ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Private sector companies (small, medium, and large enterprises) - Research institutions and universities - Biotechnology firms - Pharmaceutical companies - Medical device manufacturers - Academic research groups with commercial applications - Start-ups in life sciences and diagnostics - Organizations requiring advanced imaging, fluorescence, or microscopy services for product development or research validation ### 💰 Funding Details - Service-based funding model: This is a paid-for service arrangement, not a traditional grant - Cost structure: Organizations pay for access to CNRC's specialized equipment and expertise - No matching requirement: Funding is based on direct service fees - Non-repayable: Service payments are operational expenses, not loans - Flexible pricing: Costs vary based on specific technology used (flow cytometry, high-throughput DNA analysis, RNA/protein measurement) - Budget scalability: Organizations pay only for services consumed ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Flow cytometry analysis and cell characterization - High-throughput DNA sequencing and analysis - RNA measurement and expression profiling - Protein quantification and analysis - Advanced fluorescence microscopy services - Imaging technology access and support - Sample preparation and processing - Data analysis and interpretation from imaging/fluorescence studies - Quality assurance and validation testing - Technical consultation on microscopy and imaging methodology ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Service request process: Organizations must formally request specific imaging or microscopy services - Sample submission requirements: Adherence to CNRC protocols for sample preparation and submission - Turnaround timelines: Services delivered according to CNRC capacity and prioritization - Data ownership: Clarification on intellectual property rights and data confidentiality agreements required - Technical specifications: Must meet CNRC's quality and technical standards for analysis - Advance booking: May require scheduling in advance due to equipment demand - **Budget