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NRC — Civil infrastructure and related structures testing facilities
Testing facilities for concrete infrastructure performance
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Overview
The NRC provides testing facilities for integrated life cycle performance evaluation of concrete infrastructure systems. It supports multi-year on-site experiments, large-scale testing, and impact testing for infrastructure rehabilitation and maintenance.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Conduct research and development activities
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
- Ottawa
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Financial cooperative
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
- Social economy enterprise
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Integrated testing of concrete infrastructure systems.
- Life cycle performance evaluation of concrete structures and buried utilities.
- Large-scale and impact testing for damaged infrastructure.
- On-site experiments across Canada.
Eligibility
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Ottawa, Ontario
Additional information
- The NRC offers world-class testing facilities and access to industry and academic expertise.
- The facility supports multi-year, on-site experiments on concrete structures and utilities.
- It can be used to test large-scale and impact scenarios for damaged infrastructure.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the NRC — Civil infrastructure and related structures testing facilities Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the NRC — Civil infrastructure and related structures testing facilities. 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 — Civil infrastructure and related structures testing facilities?
The NRC provides testing facilities for integrated life cycle performance evaluation of concrete infrastructure systems. It supports multi-year on-site experiments, large-scale testing, and impact testing for infrastructure rehabilitation and maintenance.
What expenses are eligible under NRC — Civil infrastructure and related structures testing facilities?
Integrated testing of concrete infrastructure systems.
Life cycle performance evaluation of concrete structures and buried utilities.
Large-scale and impact testing for damaged infrastructure.
On-site experiments across Canada.
Who can I contact for more information about the NRC — Civil infrastructure and related structures testing facilities?
You can contact National Research Council Canada (NRC) by email at Christopher.Pezoulas@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca or by phone at 343-990-9101.
Where is the NRC — Civil infrastructure and related structures testing facilities available?
The NRC — Civil infrastructure and related structures testing facilities program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the NRC — Civil infrastructure and related structures testing facilities a grant, loan, or tax credit?
NRC — Civil infrastructure and related structures testing facilities is a Researchers And Facilities
Who are the financial supporters of the NRC — Civil infrastructure and related structures testing facilities?
NRC — Civil infrastructure and related structures testing facilities is funded by National Research Council Canada (NRC), Government of Canada