NRC — Energy, Mining and Environment Research Centre
grant_single|update April 2, 2025
Canada
Collaborate on energy, mining and environment R&D
grant_single_labels|summary
grant_single|eligibleFinancing
- grant_single|noCondition
grant_single|deadlines
- grant_single|openingDate November 14, 2019
grant_single|financingType
Researchers And Facilities
Expert Advice
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Public administration
grant_single|grantors
- National Research Council Canada (NRC)
- Government of Canada
grant_single|status
grant_card_status|open
grant_single_labels|preview
Access technical and advisory services, research facilities and licensing opportunities for energy, mining and environment research.
grant_single_labels|projects
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$ 120,000
Developing a new, efficient solar panel prototype to increase renewable energy adoption
$ 150,000
Researching advanced recycling techniques for electronic waste to improve sustainability
$ 200,000
Implementing advanced AI to improve renewable energy storage solutions
$ 180,000
Developing a water recycling system for mining operations to reduce environmental impact
$ 150,000
Creating a pilot program to test electric vehicle fleet integration in urban logistics
$ 150,000
Testing a new method of mineral extraction to minimize environmental impact in mining projects
grant_single_labels|admissibility
The eligibility criteria for this grant are:
- Applicants must be organizations from the energy, mining, and environment sectors, research organizations, universities, and government departments.
- Collaboration with businesses of all sizes is encouraged.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
Eligible types of companies for this grant include:
- Businesses of all sizes
- Research organizations
- Universities
- Other government departments
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
Eligible expenses for this grant include:
- Research and development costs
- Laboratory equipment and supplies
- Prototype development
- Testing and validation expenses
- Personnel costs
grant_single_labels|criteria
The evaluation and selection criteria for this grant are as follows:
- Alignment with grant objectives and focus areas
- Evidence of innovation and potential impact
- Feasibility and sustainability of the proposed project
- Qualifications and expertise of the applicant team
- Clear and achievable project plan and timeline
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