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NRC — Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre

Photonics research facility in Ottawa
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Government of Canada
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Overview

Fee-for-service photonics facility offering foundry services, design and modelling and test and characterization services.

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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
  • Ottawa
  • 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

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.

Eligibility

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.

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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NRC — Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre

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 is the NRC — Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre?

Fee-for-service photonics facility offering foundry services, design and modelling and test and characterization services.

Who is eligible for the NRC — Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre program?

To be eligible for the NRC — Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre program, you must: The applicant must be a small, medium, or multinational enterprise, including fabless or fab-lite companies with partial capabilities. The applicant may include organizations with their own captive fabrication facilities.

What expenses are eligible under NRC — Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre?

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.

Who can I contact for more information about the NRC — Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre?

You can contact National Research Council Canada (NRC).

Where is the NRC — Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre available?

The NRC — Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre program is available the province of Ontario.

Is the NRC — Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre a grant, loan, or tax credit?

NRC — Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre is a Researchers And Facilities

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), Government of Canada

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