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NRC — Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre
Photonic device fabrication services
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Ottawa, Outaouais, Ontario, Canada
Overview
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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
- Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
- Ottawa
- Outaouais
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Photonic device fabrication and prototyping.
- Design refinement, modelling, and testing.
- Pre-commercial production of photonic devices and integrated circuits.
- Foundry services for III-V compound semiconductor and GaN-based products.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Small and medium-sized enterprises.
- Multinational enterprises.
- Fabless companies.
- Fab-lite companies.
- Companies with captive fabs.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ottawa, Ontario.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the NRC — Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the NRC — Canadian Photonics Fabrication 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 expenses are eligible under NRC — Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre?
Photonic device fabrication and prototyping.
Design refinement, modelling, and testing.
Pre-commercial production of photonic devices and integrated circuits.
Foundry services for III-V compound semiconductor and GaN-based products.
Who can I contact for more information about the NRC — Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre?
You can contact National Research Council Canada (NRC) by email at Michael.Davison@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca or by phone at 1-613-716-3942.
Where is the NRC — Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre available?
The NRC — Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre program is available Outaouais, Ontario.
Is the NRC — Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre a grant, loan, or tax credit?
NRC — Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the NRC — Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre?
NRC — Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre is funded by National Research Council Canada (NRC)