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NRC — Cell Culture Pilot Plant
Cell culture scale-up for biologics and vaccines
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Montreal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports process development and scale-up for biologics and vaccines using cell culture systems. It provides access to advanced bioprocessing services, equipment, and hands-on training for activities up to 500 L scale.
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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
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Montreal
- Montréal
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development and scale-up of cell culture processes for biologics production.
- Scale-up of viral production and purification processes.
- Scale-up of transient transfection processes.
- Development of cell culture media and feeding strategies.
- In-process assay development and bioreactor training.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Biotechnology companies
- Companies developing recombinant proteins
- Companies developing viral vectors
- Companies developing vaccines
Eligible geographic areas
- Montréal, Quebec
Additional information
- The facility can support transfer to contract manufacturing organizations.
- The NRC can act as a liaison to Canadian CMOs.
- Documentation and training are provided when process development is complete.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the NRC — Cell Culture Pilot Plant Program
What is the NRC — Cell Culture Pilot Plant?
This program supports process development and scale-up for biologics and vaccines using cell culture systems. It provides access to advanced bioprocessing services, equipment, and hands-on training for activities up to 500 L scale.
Who is eligible for the NRC — Cell Culture Pilot Plant program?
To be eligible for the NRC — Cell Culture Pilot Plant program, you must:
Biologics or vaccine work
CHO, HEK293, or similar systems
Process development or scale-up
What expenses are eligible under NRC — Cell Culture Pilot Plant?
Development and scale-up of cell culture processes for biologics production.
Scale-up of viral production and purification processes.
Scale-up of transient transfection processes.
Development of cell culture media and feeding strategies.
In-process assay development and bioreactor training.
Who can I contact for more information about the NRC — Cell Culture Pilot Plant?
You can contact National Research Council Canada (NRC) by email at Martin.Loignon@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca or by phone at 438-992-4161.
Where is the NRC — Cell Culture Pilot Plant available?
The NRC — Cell Culture Pilot Plant program is available Montréal, Quebec.
Is the NRC — Cell Culture Pilot Plant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
NRC — Cell Culture Pilot Plant is a Researchers And Facilities
Who are the financial supporters of the NRC — Cell Culture Pilot Plant?
NRC — Cell Culture Pilot Plant is funded by National Research Council Canada (NRC)