CRC Office of Business Development
ON, Canada
Collaborate on wireless technologies R&D
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- grant_single|openingDateJuly 09, 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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Eligible projects and activities for this grant focus on advancing wireless communications technology and exploring new methods and techniques in spectrum management and utilization through collaboration and research. Examples include:
- Developing dynamic spectrum management solutions.
- Furthering research on millimetre-wave propagation measurements and modelling.
- Enhancing designs of 5G arrays for broadband wireless communication technologies.
- Optimizing antenna design.
- Enhancing spectrum monitoring for CRC's Spectrum Explorer® licensed software.
- Advancing printed electronics and engineered surfaces.
- Developing methods to collect, process and exploit spectrum knowledge using big data analytics, data fusion, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.
- Conducting research in 5G, including millimetre-wave propagation measurements and modelling.
- Investigating advanced design techniques for reflect-array antennas.
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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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Eligible geographic zones for this grant include the following:
- Canada
- International partners (collaborations)
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Here are the steps to submit an application for this grant:
- Step 1: Explore Collaboration Opportunities
- Identify specific collaboration opportunities with CRC, focusing on strategic areas such as 5G, spectrum management, and wireless technologies.
- Engage with CRC contact points to discuss partnership possibilities and project alignment.
- Step 2: Develop Proposal
- Draft a comprehensive project proposal that aligns with CRC's Grand Challenges or direct client support themed projects.
- Include detailed objectives, methodologies, expected outcomes, and how the project will enhance Canada’s wireless technology capabilities.
- Incorporate information on potential technology demonstrations or innovative proofs-of-concept.
- Step 3: Gather Supporting Documentation
- Compile necessary supporting documents such as institutional endorsements, technical blueprints, and letters of collaboration from stakeholders.
- Ensure access to relevant CRC intellectual properties or facilities is clear if applicable.
- Step 4: Submit Application
- Submit the application and all relevant documents to the designated CRC submission portal or email, as directed in the application guidelines.
- Ensure submission is made prior to the specified deadline.
- Step 5: Confirmation and Follow-up
- Receive confirmation of receipt of your application from CRC.
- Be prepared to provide additional information or clarification if requested by CRC to support the review process.
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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.
Apply to this program
Unlock Innovation with CRC Partnership Opportunities
The Communications Research Centre (CRC) offers grant opportunities and collaboration avenues for businesses and research institutions working on groundbreaking wireless technologies and spectrum management. These initiatives are aimed at propelling technological advancements and fostering strategic growth through dynamic partnerships and shared intellectual properties.
Delving into the CRC Grant Opportunities and Their Strategic Impact
The CRC grant opportunities are designed to drive technological transformation in Canada's wireless communication landscape. These grants focus on technology demonstration projects that significantly influence Canada's spectrum management and utilization. Through strategic partnerships, CRC aims to cultivate projects that not only showcase new technologies but also provide essential solutions to challenges faced by the Spectrum and Telecommunications Sector (STS) of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, alongside other government entities reliant on spectrum capabilities.
CRC's approach is holistic, engaging with direct client support and comprehensive research to tackle policy, regulatory, and operational challenges. Client-supported R&D projects are meticulously crafted to resolve key wireless communication problems, whether this involves technical fixes for operational hurdles or research providing critical inputs for policy and regulatory decisions.
Furthermore, CRC engages in a forward-looking Wireless Technology Foresighting initiative. This program ensures that the government and industry stakeholders are informed about ongoing and emerging trends in wireless technologies. By tapping into internal research results and leveraging the expertise of CRC’s scientists, they can anticipate changes in the wireless ecosystem both domestically and internationally. With foresight, CRC's collaborative networks become richer sources of information, ensuring strategic decision-making keeps pace with, or even anticipates, technological shifts.
CRC's research domains span from network technologies, antenna propagation, to information processing, and its collaboration avenues widen through partnerships with academia and industry. These partnerships foster a fertile environment where breakthroughs in technologies like 5G networks and dynamic spectrum management can flourish. Notably, through its alliances, CRC has pushed the boundaries of 5G technology innovations, spectrum monitoring enhancements, and antenna design optimizations.
Partnering with the CRC provides unparalleled access to its state-of-the-art research facilities like the 5G Test Site in Ottawa, established in collaboration with the City of Ottawa. These facilities are prime grounds for testing and demonstrating new wireless communication solutions, especially around the progressive 5G networks, allowing partners to experiment with millimetre waves and coverage extension methodologies without expanding transmitter networks.
Beyond facilities, collaboration offers the benefit of engaging with CRC's comprehensive intellectual property portfolio, including patents and licensed software. This not only aids in accelerating product development but also provides a foundation for new technological exploration without starting from scratch. The involvement in co-developing solutions with CRC also extends to exploring data science and big data analytics through the Big Data Analytics Centre (BDAC), facilitating innovative data-led approaches to spectrum knowledge and management.
Ultimately, CRC's grants and collaboration opportunities are structured to fuel innovation, equipping partners with resources and expertise to navigate and overcome contemporary challenges in the wireless communication sphere. These initiatives not only pave the way for new technological advancements but also reinforce Canada's position as a leader in spectrum management and next-generation wireless technologies.
Engaging with the CRC means contributing to meaningful technological evolution—where robust research meets practical application. It represents a unique opportunity for businesses and academic institutions to not only gain access to cutting-edge facilities and intellectual expertise but also to significantly contribute to shaping the future of Canada's wireless communications landscape, ensuring it remains at the forefront of global advancements.
