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NRC — Laser processing and surface modification facility
Advanced laser manufacturing and surface technology support
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
London, Ontario, Canada
Overview
A NRC facility for advanced manufacturing, surface modification, and microfabrication projects. It supports fee-for-service work and collaborative research and development using laser-based processes and specialty coatings.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new product or service
- Increase operational productivity
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
- London
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Advanced manufacturing technology development and demonstration.
- Additive manufacturing projects.
- Specialty coating projects.
- Microfabrication projects.
- Collaborative research and development projects.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Companies.
- Other clients seeking fee-for-service support.
Eligible geographic areas
- South Western Ontario.
- London, Ontario.
Additional information
- The facility is available on a fee-for-services basis.
- It also supports collaborative research and development projects.
- A Manufacturing and Automotive Innovation Hub is available for more collaborative projects.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the NRC — Laser processing and surface modification facility Program
What is the NRC — Laser processing and surface modification facility?
A NRC facility for advanced manufacturing, surface modification, and microfabrication projects. It supports fee-for-service work and collaborative research and development using laser-based processes and specialty coatings.
Who is eligible for the NRC — Laser processing and surface modification facility program?
To be eligible for the NRC — Laser processing and surface modification facility program, you must:
Open to companies.
Fee-for-service or collaborative R&D.
What expenses are eligible under NRC — Laser processing and surface modification facility?
Advanced manufacturing technology development and demonstration.
Additive manufacturing projects.
Specialty coating projects.
Microfabrication projects.
Collaborative research and development projects.
Who can I contact for more information about the NRC — Laser processing and surface modification facility?
You can contact National Research Council Canada (NRC) by email at David.Fraser@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca.
Where is the NRC — Laser processing and surface modification facility available?
The NRC — Laser processing and surface modification facility program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the NRC — Laser processing and surface modification facility a grant, loan, or tax credit?
NRC — Laser processing and surface modification facility is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the NRC — Laser processing and surface modification facility?
NRC — Laser processing and surface modification facility is funded by National Research Council Canada (NRC)