NRC — Canadian Centre for Housing Technology ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Manufacturers of housing technology and building materials - Public utilities and energy companies - Housing technology companies - Building product developers - Construction and real estate firms exploring performance validation - Research institutions partnering with industry - Organizations requiring third-party performance testing and verification Note: This is a fee-for-service program, so eligibility is primarily based on ability to pay for testing services rather than grant application criteria. ### 💰 Funding Details - Structure: Fee-for-service model (NOT a traditional grant) - Funding Source: National Research Council of Canada (NRC) - Cost Recovery: Clients pay NRC for access to testing facilities and services - No matching requirement — services are purchased directly - No repayment obligation — payment is for services rendered - Scalable fees: Pricing varies based on testing scope, duration, and complexity - No maximum or minimum funding limits — depends on project specifications ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses Testing and performance validation services include: - Whole-house performance testing in controlled environments - Building envelope assessment (air tightness, thermal performance) - Energy efficiency monitoring and analysis - Indoor air quality testing - HVAC system performance evaluation - Moisture management and humidity control assessment - Durability and weatherization testing - Product certification support - Data collection and comprehensive reporting - Technology validation for manufacturers ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Service-Based Access: Organizations must engage NRC directly and contract for specific testing projects - Facility Availability: Access depends on booking availability of NRC's monitored testing environments - Technical Specifications: Projects must align with NRC's testing capabilities and standards - Documentation: Clients receive detailed testing reports and performance data - Intellectual Property: Clarify IP ownership and confidentiality terms in service agreements - Timeline: Project duration varies; typically ranges from weeks to months depending on testing scope - Standards Compliance: Testing follows