NRC — Climatic testing facility

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 — Climatic testing facility a grant, loan, or tax credit?

NRC — Climatic testing facility is a Researchers And Facilities

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the NRC — Climatic testing facility?

NRC — Climatic testing facility is funded by National Research Council Canada (NRC), Government of Canada

Q: Who is eligible for the NRC — Climatic testing facility program?

To be eligible for the NRC — Climatic testing facility program, you must: • The facility is designed for the testing of commercial and military vehicles, rail cars, and components. • The testing must involve performance under severe climatic conditions.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the NRC — Climatic testing facility?

You can contact National Research Council Canada (NRC).

Q: Where is the NRC — Climatic testing facility available?

The NRC — Climatic testing facility program is available across Canada.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

Canada

Testing in varied weather conditions 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
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Public administration

Funds Providers

National Research Council Canada

Government of Canada

Program status

Open

Overview

Fee-for-service testing of product performance under an exceptionally wide range of climate conditions from -46 to +55 degrees Celcius.

Activities funded

Climatic evaluation of HVAC systems in full-size rail cars.
Testing of new de-icing agents for vehicles and rail infrastructure.
Durability testing for new military vehicle systems under extreme conditions.
Performance evaluation of both commercial and military equipment in severe weather situations.
Simulation-based testing of components to determine their limits in heat, cold, and other harsh conditions.
Data recording and analysis of product performance under controlled climatic conditions.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 20,000

Evaluation of military vehicle components in extreme climatic conditions

$ 23,000

Torture test for new systems in a military vehicle

$ 22,000

Climatic evaluation of rail car components

$ 18,500

Climatic evaluation of the HVAC system in full-size rail cars

$ 27,000

Evaluation of vehicle performance under extreme climatic conditions

$ 14,000

Testing of a new de-icing agent under extreme weather conditions

Eligibility

The provided grant information does not specify any eligibility criteria. Please refer to the grant details or contact the grant administrator for specific eligibility requirements.

Who is eligible?

Any company involved in the development, testing, or manufacturing of vehicles, rail cars, vehicle components, HVAC systems, de-icing agents, or military vehicles can apply for grants related to the NRC's climatic testing facility. This includes automotive manufacturers, defense contractors, HVAC system providers, and suppliers of vehicle components. If your company operates in these industries and requires climatic testing services to evaluate product performance under extreme conditions, you may be eligible to apply for grants in collaboration with the NRC's facility.

Eligible expenses

This grant supports projects focusing on the performance testing and evaluation of vehicles and components under extreme climatic conditions. Eligible activities aim to enhance operational readiness and reliability of products by assessing their capabilities in simulated environments.

Climatic evaluation of HVAC systems in full-size rail cars.
Testing of new de-icing agents for effectiveness and safety.
Torture testing of new systems in military vehicles to ensure durability and performance.
Performance testing of commercial and military equipment under varying simulated weather conditions.

Selection criteria

- Demonstrate that your product meets customer specifications - Qualify your products for their current and future applications in all kinds of environments - Test your prototype regardless of the season - Specify the environmental conditions you want and hold them there - Pinpoint failure modes - Subject your product to environmental extremes

How to apply

Contact Don Leblanc, Principal Engineer, Testing & Evaluation – Advanced Vehicle Integrity.

Provide relevant information and details about your project or product that requires testing.

Schedule a meeting or discussion to determine the scope of testing needed.

Prepare necessary documentation and paperwork for the grant application process.

Submit the grant application and await further instructions or feedback.

Additional information

- The climatic testing facility is designed to evaluate the performance of commercial and military equipment under severe climatic conditions. - The facility can produce temperatures ranging from -46° to +55 °C. - A full suite of instrumentation and 500+ channels for data recording is available to track performance under controlled conditions. - The test chamber is one of the largest and most versatile of its type in North America, measuring 30 metres in length, 6 metres in width, and 6 metres in height.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the NRC — Climatic testing facility Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the NRC — Climatic testing facility. 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 — Climatic testing facility?

How much funding can be received?

What expenses are eligible under NRC — Climatic testing facility?

This grant facilitates testing of the performance and durability of vehicles, rail cars, and other large components under various climatic conditions. Eligible activities primarily focus on evaluation and qualification of equipment in simulated weather environments. Climatic evaluation of HVAC systems in full-size rail cars. Testing of new de-icing agents for vehicles and rail infrastructure. Durability testing for new military vehicle systems under extreme conditions. Performance evaluation of both commercial and military equipment in severe weather situations. Simulation-based testing of components to determine their limits in heat, cold, and other harsh conditions. Data recording and analysis of product performance under controlled climatic conditions.