CRC Office of Business Development
ON, Canada
Collaborate on wireless technologies R&D
grant_single|update January 24, 2025
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- grant_single|openingDateJuly 9, 2024
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Researchers And Facilities
Partnering and Collaboration
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- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Public administration
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- Government of Canada
- Communications Research Centre Canada
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Access government wireless technologies, as well as collaborative R&D opportunities.
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This grant enables dynamic research collaboration and technology development by providing access to intellectual property and advanced research facilities. However, specific financial modalities related to funding are not detailed in the provided context.
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This grant supports research and development initiatives focused on advancing technology in wireless communications and spectrum management. The eligible activities are aimed at fostering innovation through collaboration, technology demonstration, and spectrum-related problem-solving.
- Development of dynamic spectrum management solutions.
- Research on millimetre-wave propagation measurements and modelling.
- Enhancing designs of 5G arrays to support broadband wireless communication technologies.
- Optimization of antenna design and enhancement of spectrum monitoring.
- Advancement of printed electronics and engineered surfaces.
- Creating new methods to collect, process, and exploit spectrum knowledge using big data analytics, data fusion, and AI.
- Conducting 5G-related research at the CRC-City of Ottawa test site.
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$ 270,000
Enhancing spectrum monitoring for CRC's Spectrum Explorer® licensed software
$ 250,000
Furthering research on millimetre-wave propagation measurements and modelling
$ 400,000
Enhancing designs of 5G arrays for broadband wireless communication technologies
$ 500,000
Developing dynamic spectrum management solutions for enhanced wireless connectivity
$ 650,000
Developing methods to exploit spectrum knowledge using big data analytics and AI
$ 500,000
Advancing printed electronics and engineered surfaces for wireless communication
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Eligibility for collaboration with the CRC involves specific criteria related to the applicant's expertise and project alignment.
- The company should have expertise in wireless technology, particularly in 5G networking or applications development.
- The company must be willing to collaborate on R&D projects with the CRC.
- The project should aim to utilize the CRC's research facilities, such as the 5G Test Site or BDAC for spectrum management research.
- The company should be interested in accessing or developing technologies related to dynamic spectrum management, millimetre-wave research, or antenna design.
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The CRC works with academia, industry, research labs, and institutes through partnerships or consortia collaborations, focusing on wireless communication technologies and spectrum management. Access to CRC resources may be available to companies and institutions with expertise in 5G or related fields, as part of R&D projects aimed at advancing CRC's Grand Challenges.
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The grant focuses on promoting strategic technological advancements in spectrum management and wireless communications. Eligible projects and activities are aligned with CRC's research priorities, particularly in collaborative R&D aimed at demonstrating new technologies and supporting operational improvements.
- Development of dynamic spectrum management solutions to enhance the efficacy of spectrum use.
- Advancement of millimetre-wave propagation research to optimize 5G communications.
- Innovative design and improvement of 5G arrays to drive next-generation broadband wireless technologies.
- Optimization of antenna designs addressing diverse communication needs.
- Enhancement of spectrum monitoring capabilities using CRC’s Spectrum Explorer® software.
- Research and development in printed electronics and engineered surfaces for spectrum applications.
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This grant is focused on enhancing Canada's spectrum management and wireless technology capabilities. While specific geographical locations are not explicitly mentioned, the emphasis is on collaboration with Canadian entities and resources.
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Additional information about the grand challenge grant includes its focus on the technological impact on spectrum management and utilization along with strategic collaborations and partnerships.
- Technology demonstration of a strategic capability or an innovative proof-of-concept.
- Focus on wireless communications issues and insights, including policy, regulatory, standards-based, or operational matters.
- Emphasis on wireless technology foresighting to ensure awareness of ongoing and emerging trends and issues.
- CRC leverages R&D through collaborations with academia, industry, research labs, and more to advance Grand Challenges.
- CRC offers access to its intellectual property portfolio, including licensable software, patents, data, and technical know-how.
- CRC and City of Ottawa have developed an outdoor 5G test site for advancing 5G communication technologies.
- The Big Data Analytics Centre (BDAC) supports sustainable spectrum management using advanced analytics and visualization techniques.
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