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NRC — Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre
Photonic device fabrication services
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Ottawa, Outaouais, Ontario, Canada
Overview
This NRC centre provides prototyping, engineering and fabrication services for photonic devices and integrated circuits. It supports companies with photonic design, modelling, manufacturing and related technical services.
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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
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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.
Official resources
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.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the NRC — Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre Program
What is the NRC — Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre?
This NRC centre provides prototyping, engineering and fabrication services for photonic devices and integrated circuits. It supports companies with photonic design, modelling, manufacturing and related technical services.
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)