NRC — Wind Tunnel Testing Facility ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) - Large corporations conducting research and development - Private sector companies developing aerodynamic products - Startups with innovative aerospace or wind-dependent technologies - Companies in aerospace, automotive, renewable energy, and sports equipment sectors - Organizations with products requiring aerodynamic validation or performance testing ### 💰 Funding Details - Access Model: Fee-based facility rental rather than a traditional grant - Cost Structure: Hourly or daily rates for wind tunnel usage - Professional Services: Billable fees for aerodynamicist, flight engineer, and business expert consulting - No Direct Financial Grant: Funding is provided through subsidized or discounted access to facilities and expertise - Potential Cost Reduction: Rates may be lower than private wind tunnel facilities - Payment Terms: Typically invoiced based on actual usage and professional services rendered - Not Repayable: Access fees are operational expenses, not loans requiring repayment ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Wind tunnel testing time (facility access) - Aerodynamic analysis and modeling services - Flight engineering consultation and support - Product design validation and optimization - Prototype testing in controlled environments - Performance measurement and data collection - Business development support from expert consultants - Scale-model or prototype preparation for testing - Documentation and technical reporting of test results ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Project Definition: Clear research objectives and testing scope required before booking - Advance Planning: Scheduling typically requires lead time; facility availability may be limited - Technical Requirements: Products must be suitable for 9-metre wind tunnel testing - Professional Collaboration: Mandatory engagement with NRC aerodynamic and engineering teams - Documentation: Test results and findings become part of project records - Intellectual Property: Verify IP ownership and confidentiality agreements with NRC - Project Completion: Testing must align with agreed timelines and milestones - Reporting Requirements: Deliverables may include technical reports and test data validation