NRC — Advanced Electronics and Photonics Research Centre
At a glance
- No Condition
- Open Date : November 14, 2019
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- National Research Council Canada
- Government of Canada
Overview
Eligibility criteria
Who is eligible
Eligible companies for this grant include those involved in the following areas:
- Integrated optics
- Semiconductor lasers
- Sensors
- Printable electronics
- Fabrication processes and prototyping
Eligible expenses
Eligible expenses for this grant may include:
- Research materials and supplies
- Laboratory equipment and instrumentation
- Travel expenses related to research activities
- Personnel costs for research team members
Evaluation & selection criteria
In order to apply for this grant, researchers need to meet specific evaluation and selection criteria. The criteria include:
- Research relevance to the grant objectives and focus area
- Scientific merit and innovation of the proposed research
- Feasibility and impact of the research project
- Research team qualifications and expertise
- Budget justification and resource allocation
Grant Summary:
This grant focuses on supporting research and development in the field of advanced electronics and photonics at the National Research Council of Canada. The program aims to develop cutting-edge technologies such as integrated optics, semiconductor lasers, sensors, and printable electronics to address societal challenges and advance scientific understanding.
Grant Details:
The National Research Council of Canada offers a comprehensive grant program in collaboration with key partners to drive innovation in advanced electronics and photonics. Through this initiative, researchers work on designing and simulating integrated optics, developing semiconductor lasers, creating sensors, and advancing fabrication processes for printable electronics. The grant supports projects that aim to revolutionize energy harvesting devices, enhance physical and chemical sensors, improve radio frequency systems, and promote the integration of advanced technologies into everyday applications.
Key components of the grant include the Epitaxial and Thin Film Growth Laboratory, Analysis and Testing of Discrete Devices, Organic and Printable Electronics Fabrication, Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre, Advanced Technology Fabrication, Surface Analysis and Material Characterization, and Electronic and Photonic Devices Laboratory. These facilities provide state-of-the-art infrastructure and expertise to drive research in semiconductor crystal growth, device fabrication, material characterization, and testing.
The grant also supports the High-throughput and Secure Networks Challenge program, which focuses on the development of technologies for next-generation high-speed telecommunication networks. Additionally, success stories of researchers like Yang Qi, PhD, highlight the impact of this grant on the international scene, showcasing Canada's leadership in photonics research.
As the grant fosters collaborations with industry partners and expert advice on research-based design, simulation, fabrication, and testing, it plays a crucial role in advancing the field of advanced electronics and photonics. Through the NRC's commitment to innovation, this grant enables the exploration of new frontiers in science and technology, paving the way for transformative breakthroughs in the field.
