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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.
Frequently Asked Questions about the NRC — Aluminium Technology Centre Program
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).
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)