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NRC — Aluminium Technology Centre
Support for aluminium manufacturing innovation
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Saguenay, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec, Canada
Overview
The NRC’s Aluminium Technology Centre supports aluminium transformation companies with research facilities and specialized expertise. It focuses on improving manufacturing processes and enabling lighter, more cost-effective, and more environmentally friendly products.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase production or service capacity
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Location
- Saguenay
- Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Aluminium process development and manufacturing improvement projects.
- Research on aluminium assembly, forming, and casting processes.
- Testing and characterization of aluminium products and structures.
- Collaborative R&D projects in vehicle lightweighting with aluminium or multi-material components.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Companies in the aluminium transformation industry.
- Industry members working on aluminium or multi-material vehicle lightweighting.
- Businesses seeking R&D, testing, or characterization support in aluminium manufacturing.
Eligible geographic areas
- Saguenay, Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Projects are developed with NRC staff after initial contact.
- Work may be carried out through consortia, collaborative research contracts, services agreements, or licensing arrangements.
- Terms are tailored to the needs of the client, partner, or licensee.
Additional information
- The NRC develops collaborations through consortia, collaborative research contracts, services agreements, and licensing arrangements.
- The centre also supports the METALTec industrial R&D group, which helps industry members share project costs.
- Services range from large-scale research projects to consulting and characterization tests.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the NRC — Aluminium Technology Centre Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the NRC — Aluminium Technology Centre. 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 NRC — Aluminium Technology Centre?
The NRC’s Aluminium Technology Centre supports aluminium transformation companies with research facilities and specialized expertise. It focuses on improving manufacturing processes and enabling lighter, more cost-effective, and more environmentally friendly products.
Who is eligible for the NRC — Aluminium Technology Centre program?
To be eligible for the NRC — Aluminium Technology Centre program, you must:
Aluminium transformation industry.
Project must improve manufacturing processes.
Project must fit NRC capabilities.
What expenses are eligible under NRC — Aluminium Technology Centre?
Aluminium process development and manufacturing improvement projects.
Research on aluminium assembly, forming, and casting processes.
Testing and characterization of aluminium products and structures.
Collaborative R&D projects in vehicle lightweighting with aluminium or multi-material components.
Who can I contact for more information about the NRC — Aluminium Technology Centre?
You can contact National Research Council Canada (NRC) by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the NRC — Aluminium Technology Centre available?
The NRC — Aluminium Technology Centre program is available Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec.
Is the NRC — Aluminium Technology Centre a grant, loan, or tax credit?
NRC — Aluminium Technology Centre is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the NRC — Aluminium Technology Centre?
NRC — Aluminium Technology Centre is funded by National Research Council Canada (NRC)