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NRC — Construction Research Centre
Collaborate on construction R&D
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
Access technical and advisory services, research facilities and licensing opportunities for construction research.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Housing
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Next Steps
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Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
This grant supports projects that enhance research and development in the construction sector, emphasizing sustainability and innovation. It aims to provide guidance, tools, and support to advance climate resilience and decarbonization in building and infrastructure.
- Development and validation of climate-resilient buildings and infrastructure.
- Research on low carbon construction solutions and digitalization of construction practices.
- Testing and development of high-performance materials and innovative structural systems.
- Provision of technical, administrative, and policy support to Canada's code development system.
- Assessment of product compliance with Canadian building, energy, and safety codes.
- Model design and construction specification for buildings and infrastructure.
Eligibility
Eligible expenses
This grant supports projects and activities that advance research and development in construction technologies and infrastructure. The eligible projects highlight climate resilience, low carbon construction, and innovative infrastructure systems.
- Research on climate resilient buildings and infrastructure, developing guidance, tools, and standards.
- Supporting low carbon construction solutions and digitalization of sector practices via Challenge programs.
- Testing and development of high-performance materials and innovative structural systems.
- Assessing compliance with Canadian building, energy, and safety codes.
- Developing model design and construction specifications for buildings and infrastructure.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- The initiative supports market access and the uptake of construction technologies through demonstration and validation in large‑scale pilots.
- The research emphasizes climate resilience in buildings and infrastructure.
- There is support for the development of low carbon construction solutions and digitalization of construction sector practices.
- Expertise in infrastructure testing and development of high-performance materials and innovative structural systems is provided.
- Technical, administrative, and policy support is available for Canada's harmonized code development system.
- The Canadian Construction Materials Centre assesses compliance with Canadian building, energy, and safety codes.
- Access to model design and construction specifications for buildings and infrastructure is available.
- A comprehensive directory of science professionals and researcher profiles is offered, showcasing their projects and expertise.
- Access to the latest editions of the National Model Codes as of March 28, 2022.
- Publication of a National Guide for Wildland-Urban Interface Fires as part of a climate-resilient initiative.
- Provision of comprehensive guidelines for whole building life cycle assessment for industry professionals.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the NRC — Construction Research Centre Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the NRC — Construction Research 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.
What is the NRC — Construction Research Centre?
Access technical and advisory services, research facilities and licensing opportunities for construction research.
Who is eligible for the NRC — Construction Research Centre program?
To be eligible for the NRC — Construction Research Centre program, you must:
Applicants must be involved in research and development related to construction technologies, climate resilience, or infrastructure.
Partnerships with industry for product development and market access are encouraged.
Proposals should focus on innovative solutions or strategic research to advance the construction sector.
What expenses are eligible under NRC — Construction Research Centre?
This grant supports projects that enhance research and development in the construction sector, emphasizing sustainability and innovation. It aims to provide guidance, tools, and support to advance climate resilience and decarbonization in building and infrastructure. Development and validation of climate-resilient buildings and infrastructure.
Research on low carbon construction solutions and digitalization of construction practices.
Testing and development of high-performance materials and innovative structural systems.
Provision of technical, administrative, and policy support to Canada's code development system.
Assessment of product compliance with Canadian building, energy, and safety codes.
Model design and construction specification for buildings and infrastructure.
Who can I contact for more information about the NRC — Construction Research Centre?
You can contact National Research Council Canada (NRC).
Where is the NRC — Construction Research Centre available?
The NRC — Construction Research Centre program is available across Canada.
Is the NRC — Construction Research Centre a grant, loan, or tax credit?
NRC — Construction Research Centre is a Researchers And Facilities
Who are the financial supporters of the NRC — Construction Research Centre?
NRC — Construction Research Centre is funded by National Research Council Canada (NRC), Government of Canada