NRC — Canadian Centre for Housing Technology

Q: How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Is the NRC — Canadian Centre for Housing Technology a grant, loan, or tax credit?

NRC — Canadian Centre for Housing Technology is a Researchers And Facilities

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the NRC — Canadian Centre for Housing Technology?

NRC — Canadian Centre for Housing Technology is funded by National Research Council Canada (NRC), Government of Canada

Q: Who is eligible for the NRC — Canadian Centre for Housing Technology program?

To be eligible for the NRC — Canadian Centre for Housing Technology program, you must: • Applicants must be manufacturers, public utilities, or housing technology companies. • The project should involve the development and validation of innovative residential products or systems.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the NRC — Canadian Centre for Housing Technology?

You can contact National Research Council Canada (NRC).

Q: Where is the NRC — Canadian Centre for Housing Technology available?

The NRC — Canadian Centre for Housing Technology program is available the province of ON.

Q: Are startups eligible for the NRC — Canadian Centre for Housing Technology program?

Yes, startups are eligible to apply for the NRC — Canadian Centre for Housing Technology program.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

Ottawa, ON

Housing technology test facilities in Ottawa

At a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Open Date : July 9, 2024

Financing Type

Researchers And Facilities

Expert Advice

Eligible Industries

Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing
Real estate and rental and leasing
Professional, scientific and technical services

Funds Providers

Unspecified

Program status

Open

Overview

Fee-for-service whole-house performance and fully-monitored testing environments for manufacturers, public utilities and housing technology companies.

Activities funded

The Canadian Centre for Housing Technology offers support for projects focusing on the development and validation of innovative residential products and systems. Suitable projects enhance the performance, safety, and acceptance of new housing technologies in real-life environments.

Research and development projects tailored to validate innovative residential products.
Measurement and verification initiatives to test new housing technologies using real-life testing environments.
Side-by-side performance comparisons of housing strategies using the Twin Test Houses.
Long-term energy performance testing and validation in the Flex Test House.
Model-based testing and validation of new concepts and technology design improvements.
Assessment of energy performance and indoor environment improvement capacity of new housing systems.
Development and validation of new testing methods for innovative technologies.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 260,000

Research on sustainable water management systems for residential areas

$ 100,000

Upgrading insulation materials with eco-friendly compounds for residential buildings

$ 250,000

Integration of smart home technologies in affordable housing projects

$ 200,000

Development of energy-efficient heating systems for residential use

$ 280,000

Implementation of renewable energy systems for multi-unit residential buildings

$ 150,000

Developing advanced air filtration systems for residential properties

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

The Canadian Centre for Housing Technology (CCHT) provides a unique research and testing environment for companies involved in developing innovative housing products. Eligible applicants typically include manufacturers, public utilities, and housing technology companies interested in advancing residential technology through comprehensive research and validation processes.

Manufacturers producing residential products requiring validation and testing.
Public utilities interested in assessing new technologies for energy efficiency and consumer comfort.
Companies developing housing technologies that require real-life testing environments.
Organizations seeking to reduce time-to-market for innovative housing solutions.

Eligible expenses

The Canadian Centre for Housing Technology offers unique opportunities for projects focused on the development and validation of innovative residential products. Eligible activities include real-life testing, validation, and performance assessment of housing technologies.

Design and execution of research and development projects for innovative residential products.
Measurement and verification projects for new housing technologies.
Testing and validation of energy performance in residential technologies using the Twin Test Houses and the Flex Test House.
Computer simulation projects to analyze technology impacts across various climates and time periods.
Projects focused on improving indoor environmental quality, including ventilation and radon protection.
Development and application of new testing methods for innovative housing technologies.
Model-based testing and design improvement validation for new housing concepts.

Selection criteria

There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The criteria include:

Evaluation of energy performance improvement
Validation of technology in real-life testing environments
Assessment of indoor environment benefits
Acceleration of time to market
Development of reliable testing methods
Model-based testing and validation

How to apply

Initial Contact

Contact Chris Pezoulas, Director of Business Development, via telephone at 613-993-9502 or email at Christopher.Pezoulas@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca to express your interest and discuss potential collaboration opportunities.

Proposal Development

Work with the CCHT team to design a research, development, or measurement and verification project that aligns with your company’s goals and needs.
Utilize the expertise of CCHT's research officers, engineers, and technicians to help develop the project proposal.

Project Proposal Submission

Prepare the final project proposal detailing the research methodology, objectives, and expected outcomes.
Submit the project proposal to the CCHT for review and approval.

Proposal Review and Feedback

The CCHT will review the submitted project proposal and provide feedback or request modifications if necessary.
Make any required adjustments to the proposal based on the feedback received.

Final Approval and Agreement

Upon approval of the project proposal, formalize the partnership agreement with the CCHT.
Define the project timeline, responsibilities, and monitoring metrics.

Project Initiation

Begin the collaborative project with access to CCHT research facilities and resources as outlined in the agreement.
Regularly communicate with the CCHT team to ensure project goals are being met.

Additional information

Here are additional relevant details for companies interested in collaborating with the CCHT for residential product development and validation:

The CCHT offers comprehensive support, including access to state-of-the-art research facilities and a team of qualified research officers, engineers, and technicians.
Facilities provided for testing include the Twin Test Houses for side-by-side performance experiments and the Flex Test House for long-term testing under real-life conditions.
Simulations and analyses can extend real-life testing results to predictions over full-year cycles or different climatic conditions.
The CCHT can help identify and quantify collateral benefits such as enhanced occupancy comfort and improved indoor air quality.
Chris Pezoulas is the Director of Business Development and can be contacted for additional information at Christopher.Pezoulas@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca or at 613-993-9502.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the NRC — Canadian Centre for Housing Technology Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the NRC — Canadian Centre for Housing Technology. 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.