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NRC — Data Analytics Centre research facility

Data analytics facility in Ottawa
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Government of Canada
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Canada

Overview

Fee-for-service facility offering data cleaning, integration and management, as well as exploratory data analysis, modelling and prediction, and visualization and decision support.

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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 a new product or service
  • Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Public administration
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
  • Higher Education
  • Research
  • Other Health Services
  • Economic, Social and Community Development
  • Business Associations
Target groups
  • Business owners / entrepreneurs
  • Academia / students
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • National
  • International

Next steps

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Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

The NRC Data Analytics Centre facilitates projects that focus on leveraging AI, data science, and advanced computing to drive innovation across various industries. Eligible activities are designed to explore, model, and deploy sophisticated data analytics solutions to address complex challenges.

  • Exploratory data analysis to define objectives, work plans, and feasibility studies.
  • Development of models and predictions using multivariate statistics, machine learning, data mining, and pattern recognition.
  • Creation of visualization tools and decision support systems.
  • Analysis of IoT and big data applications across industries.
  • Utilization of high-performance computing (HPC) to enhance data processing capabilities.
  • Formulation of organizational data strategies and AI consultation services.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

The NRC's Data Analytics Centre collaborates with organizations across different sectors to leverage data analytics for strategic business value. Eligible entities benefit from tailored support to enhance data insight capabilities.

  • Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking data-driven strategies.
  • Large and multinational enterprises (MNEs) aiming for advanced analytics applications.
  • Public sector entities involved in data analytics for operational improvements.
  • Universities and colleges interested in collaborative research and development projects.

Eligible expenses

This grant can be utilized for engaging in collaborative projects that leverage advanced data analytics, AI, and high-performance computing across various sectors. Eligible activities focus on enhancing analytical capabilities, developing robust AI models, and implementing data-driven strategies to address industry-specific challenges.

  • Exploratory data analysis to define objectives and conduct feasibility studies.
  • Development and application of machine learning models and prediction techniques.
  • Visualization and decision support using advanced data analytics techniques.
  • Implementation of Internet of Things (IoT) and big data analysis projects.
  • Utilization of high-performance computing (HPC) resources for data-intensive research.
  • Consultation on organizational data strategies and artificial intelligence integration.
  • Sector-specific projects like AI-assisted medical image diagnosis and infrastructure IoT models.

Additional information

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

  • The Data Analytics Centre offers access to high-performance computing facilities, visualization rooms, and AIoT demonstration platforms to enhance research and project outcomes.
  • Collaboration opportunities are available with experts in diverse fields such as AI, IoT, cybersecurity, and big data.
  • The Centre works with both private and public sector organizations, suggesting a broad application scope for grant projects.
  • Students are welcomed annually through employment and co-op programs, providing additional resource and partnership opportunities.

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NRC — Data Analytics Centre research facility

Frequently Asked Questions about the NRC — Data Analytics Centre research facility Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the NRC — Data Analytics Centre research 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 — Data Analytics Centre research facility?

Fee-for-service facility offering data cleaning, integration and management, as well as exploratory data analysis, modelling and prediction, and visualization and decision support.

Who is eligible for the NRC — Data Analytics Centre research facility program?

To be eligible for the NRC — Data Analytics Centre research facility program, you must: The applicant must be a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) or a large and multinational enterprise (MNE). The applicant can be a public sector organization or a university and college.

What expenses are eligible under NRC — Data Analytics Centre research facility?

The NRC Data Analytics Centre facilitates projects that focus on leveraging AI, data science, and advanced computing to drive innovation across various industries. Eligible activities are designed to explore, model, and deploy sophisticated data analytics solutions to address complex challenges. Exploratory data analysis to define objectives, work plans, and feasibility studies. Development of models and predictions using multivariate statistics, machine learning, data mining, and pattern recognition. Creation of visualization tools and decision support systems. Analysis of IoT and big data applications across industries. Utilization of high-performance computing (HPC) to enhance data processing capabilities. Formulation of organizational data strategies and AI consultation services.

Who can I contact for more information about the NRC — Data Analytics Centre research facility?

You can contact National Research Council Canada (NRC).

Where is the NRC — Data Analytics Centre research facility available?

The NRC — Data Analytics Centre research facility program is available across Canada.

Is the NRC — Data Analytics Centre research facility a grant, loan, or tax credit?

NRC — Data Analytics Centre research facility is a Researchers And Facilities

Who are the financial supporters of the NRC — Data Analytics Centre research facility?

NRC — Data Analytics Centre research facility is funded by National Research Council Canada (NRC), Government of Canada

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