NRC — Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre
Last Update: July 22, 2025
Ottawa, ON
Photonics research facility in Ottawa
NRC — Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre at a glance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open Date : November 14, 2019
Financing Type
Researchers And Facilities
Expert Advice
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Grant Providers
- National Research Council Canada (NRC)
- Government of Canada
Program status
Open
Overview of the NRC — Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre program
Fee-for-service photonics facility offering foundry services, design and modelling and test and characterization services.
Eligible projects & activities
The projects eligible for the NRC — Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre grant focus on advancing photonics technology and semiconductor chip production. These activities are aimed at fostering innovation and increasing manufacturing capabilities.
- Research and development of custom photonics components and photonic integrated circuits.
- Introduction of new products and volume manufacturing under one roof.
- Development and testing of devices using materials like indium phosphide and gallium nitride.
- Design and modelling of photonic devices and circuits to improve yield and performance.
- Epitaxial growth processes such as MOCVD, MBE, and CBE.
- Plasma-enhanced chemical vapour deposition and metallization processes.
- Testing and characterization of optical and electronic devices.
- Expansion and modernization of fabrication facilities to enhance global competitiveness.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 150,000
Launching a photonics startup incubator
$ 45,000
Establishing a photonics community outreach program for local schools
$ 80,000
Creating a photonics research collaboration platform
$ 90,000
Upgrading lab equipment to enhance photonics testing capabilities
$ 95,000
Developing a new photonics software suite for optical design
$ 75,000
Establishing a high-efficiency LED testing facility
Eligibility criteria of the NRC — Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre program
The eligibility criteria for this grant are not explicitly provided in the given information. You may need to consult the relevant government or grant program's official website or documentation for detailed eligibility requirements in English.
Who is eligible?
Eligible applicants may include organizations in sectors related to engineering, manufacturing, and photonics, as the grant is associated with the Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre, which provides services in these areas. Specific eligibility criteria were not provided in the available information.
Eligible expenses
Electricity, labor, materials, supplies, tools, equipment, and other related expenses are generally eligible for this grant.
Eligibility criteria of the NRC — Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre program
There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant.
- Evaluation based on technical merit and feasibility of the proposed project
- Evaluation of the project's potential impacts and benefits
- Evaluation of the applicant's qualifications, expertise, and track record
- Selection criteria include relevance to the grant objectives and alignment with strategic priorities
- Evaluation of the budget and cost-effectiveness of the project
How to apply to the NRC — Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre program
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Contact
Contact Michael Davison, Business Development of the Challenge Program, at the email address Michael.Davison@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca to learn more about the available grants.
Additional information
- The Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre offers custom manufacturable process flows for complex components. - The facility provides design and testing services along with quality control and failure analysis tools. - CPFC has clean room space and key processes to support various fabrication activities. - Additional capabilities include various analytical instruments like SIMS, AES, XPS, TEM, AFM, XRD, and FIB. - Services offered by CPFC include foundry services, design and modeling, and test and characterization. - Contact person for business development inquiries is Michael Davison with email Michael.Davison@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca.
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