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NRC — Human Health Therapeutics Research Centre
Developing innovative biologics through clinical trials
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Montreal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Overview
The centre supports the development and testing of innovative biologics in Canada, with a focus on vaccines and therapeutics. It covers activities from discovery and pre-clinical R&D to bioprocess development and production of clinical trial material, with GMP-compliant capabilities at the clinical trial material facility.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
- Develop a new product or service
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Montreal
- Montréal
- Quebec
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
- Hospitals and Rehabilitation
- Other Health Services
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Design of early-stage biologics.
- Pre-clinical research and evaluation.
- Bioprocess development and scale-up.
- Production of clinical trial material.
- Technology transfer for biologics development.
Documents Needed
- Client intake form
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Industry
- Hospitals and health networks
- Academia
- Government
- Canadian and international clients
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Montreal, Quebec
How to apply
- Step 1: Review the centre’s services
- Identify the biologics development or biomanufacturing support you need.
- Check the relevant NRC research centre or facility pages.
- Step 2: Contact the NRC team
- Reach out to the business development or facility contact.
- Discuss your project needs with the NRC experts.
- Step 3: Complete the client intake form
- Submit the clinical trial material facility client intake form if relevant.
- Provide project details so the team can assess your needs.
Additional information
- The centre works with industry, hospitals, health networks, academia, and government.
- Collaboration is available with Canadian and international clients.
- It supports technology transfer, including asset licensing and co-development.
- The clinical trial material facility is located in Montreal, Quebec.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the NRC — Human Health Therapeutics Research Centre Program
What is the NRC — Human Health Therapeutics Research Centre?
The centre supports the development and testing of innovative biologics in Canada, with a focus on vaccines and therapeutics. It covers activities from discovery and pre-clinical R&D to bioprocess development and production of clinical trial material, with GMP-compliant capabilities at the clinical trial material facility.
Who is eligible for the NRC — Human Health Therapeutics Research Centre program?
To be eligible for the NRC — Human Health Therapeutics Research Centre program, you must:
Projects in innovative biologics.
Biologics development or testing.
Collaboration with NRC experts.
What expenses are eligible under NRC — Human Health Therapeutics Research Centre?
Design of early-stage biologics.
Pre-clinical research and evaluation.
Bioprocess development and scale-up.
Production of clinical trial material.
Technology transfer for biologics development.
Who can I contact for more information about the NRC — Human Health Therapeutics Research Centre?
You can contact National Research Council Canada (NRC) by email at paul.payette@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca or by phone at 613-204-8374.
Where is the NRC — Human Health Therapeutics Research Centre available?
The NRC — Human Health Therapeutics Research Centre program is available Montréal, Quebec.
Is the NRC — Human Health Therapeutics Research Centre a grant, loan, or tax credit?
NRC — Human Health Therapeutics Research Centre is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the NRC — Human Health Therapeutics Research Centre?
NRC — Human Health Therapeutics Research Centre is funded by National Research Council Canada (NRC)