NRC — Quantum and Nanotechnologies Research Centre ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Canadian private sector companies (small, medium, and large enterprises) - Start-ups and scale-ups in quantum, nanotechnology, and advanced materials sectors - Post-secondary institutions and research organizations - Not-for-profit research consortia - International companies with Canadian operations or partnerships - Entities must be engaged in or seeking to develop capabilities in eligible technology areas ### 💰 Funding Details - Non-repayable access model — participants gain access to NRC facilities and expertise rather than direct cash grants - Cost-sharing structure — participants typically contribute to project costs; specific ratios depend on company size and project scope - Variable pricing — fees for facility access, technical services, and advisory support are negotiated on a per-project basis - No predetermined funding ceiling — investment scales with project complexity and scope - Licensing opportunities — potential for commercializing NRC intellectual property on negotiated terms ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Research facility access — use of specialized labs and equipment for quantum, nanotechnology, and materials research - Technical advisory services — expert consultation on device design, engineering, and materials science - Collaborative R&D projects — joint development with NRC researchers - Prototyping and testing — proof-of-concept development and validation - Photonics and electronics development — research in advanced optical and electronic systems - Intellectual property licensing — access to and commercialization of NRC-developed technologies - Feasibility studies — assessment of technology viability and commercialization potential ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Pre-project negotiation — formal agreements and project scope definition required before facility access begins - Performance metrics — participants must establish clear research objectives and deliverables - Intellectual property sharing — NRC retains rights to jointly developed IP; licensing terms determined upfront - Reporting requirements — progress updates and milestone tracking throughout engagement - Timeline flexibility — project duration varies; typically ranges from 6 months to