NRC — Canadian Centre for Housing Technology

NRC — Canadian Centre for Housing Technology

Housing technology test facilities in Ottawa

At a glance

Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Timeline
  • Open Date : November 14, 2019
Financing Type
Expert Advice
Researchers And Facilities
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Grant Providers
  • National Research Council Canada
  • Government of Canada
Status
Open

Overview

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

Eligibility criteria

Who is eligible

Eligible types of companies for this grant include manufacturers, public utilities, and housing technology companies looking to develop and validate innovative residential products.

  • Manufacturers
  • Public utilities
  • Housing technology companies

Eligible expenses

For this grant, eligible expenses include costs related to research and development, measurement and verification projects, and testing within the CCHT facilities. Some eligible expenses may cover access to research facilities, qualified research personnel, and validation of innovative housing products.

  • Research and development costs
  • Measurement and verification project expenses
  • CCHT facility testing costs
  • Access to research facilities charges
  • Qualified research personnel fees
  • Validation expenses for innovative housing products

Evaluation & 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

  1. Review the grant application requirements:
    • Ensure your project aligns with the grant objectives.
    • Check eligibility criteria and funding limitations.
  2. Prepare your grant application:
    • Gather all necessary documentation and information.
    • Complete the application form accurately and completely.
  3. Submit your grant application:
    • Follow the submission instructions provided.
    • Submit your application before the deadline.

Documents and links

NRC — Canadian Centre for Housing Technology

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