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NRC — Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre
Ottawa, ON
Photonics research facility in Ottawa
grant_single_labels|summary
grant_single|eligibleFinancing
- grant_single|noCondition
grant_single|deadlines
- grant_single|openingDateNovember 14, 2019
grant_single|financingType
Expert Advice
Researchers And Facilities
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
grant_single|grantors
- National Research Council Canada (NRC)
- Government of Canada
grant_single|status
grant_card_status|open
grant_single_labels|preview
Fee-for-service photonics facility offering foundry services, design and modelling and test and characterization services.
grant_single_labels|projects
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.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$ 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
grant_single_labels|admissibility
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.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
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.
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
Electricity, labor, materials, supplies, tools, equipment, and other related expenses are generally eligible for this grant.
grant_single_labels|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
grant_single_labels|otherInfo
- 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.
