NRC — Medical Device Facilities ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Healthcare organizations (hospitals, clinics, research institutes) - Medical device manufacturers and developers - Biotech companies specializing in diagnostic technologies - Academic research institutions with medical device focus - Contract research organizations (CROs) working in medical diagnostics - Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the medical device sector ### 💰 Funding Details - Structure: Fee-for-service model (not a traditional grant) - Cost Recovery: Organizations pay for access to NRC facilities and expertise on a per-project basis - No Repayment Required: Access fees are operational expenses, not loans - Flexible Pricing: Rates vary based on facility complexity, equipment use, and expertise required - No Matching Contribution: Standard fee-for-service arrangement with no mandatory cost-sharing ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Advanced diagnostic technology development and testing - Medical device prototype development and validation - Laboratory analysis and scientific testing services - Expert consultation in medical diagnostic innovation - Access to specialized equipment and instrumentation - Regulatory pathway support and compliance testing - Commercialization planning and feasibility studies - Technical problem-solving for device optimization ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Facility Access: Organizations must apply and be approved for facility use - Project-Based: Each project requires separate agreement and scope definition - Fee Payment: Costs must be settled according to NRC billing terms - Intellectual Property: Terms negotiated per project (typically retained by client or shared) - Timeline: Project duration depends on complexity; agreed upon in service contract - Performance Standards: NRC provides defined deliverables and reporting milestones - Capacity Constraints: Facility access subject to availability and scheduling - Compliance Requirements: All work must meet regulatory and safety standards