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CRC Office of Business Development

Collaborate on wireless technologies R&D
Communications Research Centre Canada
Government of Canada
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
  • Open Date : July 9, 2024
Location
Ontario, Canada

Overview

Access government wireless technologies, as well as collaborative R&D opportunities.

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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Timeline
  • Open Date : July 9, 2024

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Public administration
Location
  • Ontario
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
  • For-profit business
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Higher Education
  • Research
  • Economic, Social and Community Development
  • Business Associations
Target groups
  • Business owners / entrepreneurs
  • Academia / students
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • Municipal
  • National
  • International

Next steps

1
Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

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.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

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.

Eligible expenses

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.

Eligible geographic areas

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.

Additional information

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.

Frequently Asked Questions about the CRC Office of Business Development Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the CRC Office of Business Development. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the CRC Office of Business Development?

Access government wireless technologies, as well as collaborative R&D opportunities.

Who is eligible for the CRC Office of Business Development program?

To be eligible for the CRC Office of Business Development program, you must: The company must have expertise in 5G networking or applications development.

What expenses are eligible under CRC Office of Business Development?

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.

Who can I contact for more information about the CRC Office of Business Development?

You can contact Communications Research Centre Canada.

Where is the CRC Office of Business Development available?

The CRC Office of Business Development program is available the province of Ontario.

Is the CRC Office of Business Development a grant, loan, or tax credit?

CRC Office of Business Development is a Researchers And Facilities

Who are the financial supporters of the CRC Office of Business Development?

CRC Office of Business Development is funded by Communications Research Centre Canada, Government of Canada

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