NRC — Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre

Q: How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

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

NRC — Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre is a Researchers And Facilities

Q: 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

Q: 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.

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

You can contact National Research Council Canada (NRC).

Q: Where is the NRC — Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre available?

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

Q: Are startups eligible for the NRC — Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre program?

Yes, startups are eligible to apply for the NRC — Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre program.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

Ottawa, ON

Photonics research facility in Ottawa

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

Funds Providers

Unspecified

Program status

Open

Overview

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

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.

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

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.

Selection criteria

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

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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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.