How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the NRC — Ice Tank - 90 m Research Facility?

NRC — Ice Tank - 90 m Research Facility is funded by National Research Council Canada (NRC), Government of Canada

What are NRC — Ice Tank - 90 m Research Facility's eligibility criterias?

The facility is available for industry use to bridge the gap between innovation and commercialization by de-risking and demonstrating technologies.

NRC — Ice Tank - 90 m Research Facility

Last Update: July 22, 2025

NL, Canada

Ice tank facility in St. John's, Newfoundland

NRC — Ice Tank - 90 m Research Facility at a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Continuous Intakes

Financing Type

Researchers And Facilities

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services

Grant Providers

National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Government of Canada

Program status

Open

Overview of the NRC — Ice Tank - 90 m Research Facility program

Simulate realistic Arctic and northern marine conditions in this fee-for-service ice tank, capable of temperatures as low as -25°C and able to grow ice at a rate of 2.5 mm an hour to a maximum thickness of 200 mm.

Eligible projects & activities

The NRC Ice Tank research facility in St. John's supports projects that focus on maritime testing and simulation under Arctic conditions. Eligible activities are related to ship performance analysis and structural testing in icy waters.

Ship resistance testing under simulated Arctic conditions.
Ship self-propulsion trials in various ice conditions.
Offshore simulation and testing for structures in cold environments.
Captive and free maneuvering studies for vessels in ice.
Measuring ice forces on moored and fixed structures.
Manoeuvring performance tests using the large amplitude planar motion mechanism.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 44,000

Perform self-propulsion testing for autonomous icebreakers

$ 36,000

Implement instrumentation for force measurement on arctic tanker models

$ 40,000

Offshore simulation studies for oil platform risk assessment

$ 40,000

Conduct ship resistance testing for new arctic vessel designs

$ 36,000

Testing captive and free maneuvering in ice for fishing vessels

$ 40,000

Study ice forces on moored structures for Arctic oil platforms

Eligibility criteria of the NRC — Ice Tank - 90 m Research Facility program

Eligibility criteria for this grant:

Open to Canadian companies and researchers
Relevant projects must align with the focus areas of the grant
Applications must meet specific project requirements and guidelines

Who is eligible?

The given context does not provide specific information regarding the evaluation and selection criteria for projects under this grant. It outlines the capabilities of the ice tank facility in St. John's but does not include details about a particular grant program, its evaluation process, or selection criteria.

Eligible expenses

This grant supports activities centered on advancing marine engineering and ice simulation technologies. Eligible projects include enhancing vessel and offshore structure performance through various testing and simulation exercises.

Conducting ship resistance and self-propulsion tests in simulated ice conditions.
Performing offshore simulation to assess stability and performance.
Engaging in captive and free manoeuvring studies in ice environments.
Measuring ice forces on moored and fixed structures for safety evaluations.
Developing and managing ice ridge constructions for realistic modelling.

Eligibility criteria of the NRC — Ice Tank - 90 m Research Facility program

There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The criteria include:

Relevance of the proposed project to the objectives of the grant
Technical merit and innovation of the proposed project
Potential economic and social impact of the project
Capacity and expertise of the project team to successfully carry out the project
Feasibility and timeline of the project implementation

How to apply to the NRC — Ice Tank - 90 m Research Facility program

Contact the NRC

Use the provided email, NRC.ContactOCRE-ContactezGOCF.CNRC@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca, to reach out with your intent to apply.
Provide basic information about your organization and interest in working with the ice tank facility.

Gather Required Information

Compile data about your research needs and how the facility can support your objectives.
Include specific tests and evaluations you are interested in conducting at the facility.
Gather any technical or support documents needed to demonstrate your project's scope and requirements.

Formal Proposal Submission

Send a formal proposal to the NRC detailing your research project, objectives, and expected outcomes.
Include your completed forms and any additional documentation that supports your application.

Follow-up and Confirmation

Await confirmation from the NRC regarding the status of your application.
Respond promptly to any requests for additional information or clarifications.

Additional information

The ice tank in St. John's provides unique testing opportunities for maritime and offshore industries.

The facility can simulate a wide range of Arctic and northern marine ice conditions.
It offers a competitive advantage by combining customizable testing facilities with expert research staff.
The facility has advanced instrumentation for comprehensive data collection.