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 — Medical device facilities?

NRC — Medical device facilities is funded by National Research Council Canada (NRC), Government of Canada

What are NRC — Medical device facilities's eligibility criterias?

The applicant must be part of the Canadian medical device ecosystem. Collaboration with industry, clinicians, academics, or government partners is required.

NRC — Medical device facilities

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Medical device testing facilities in Boucherville and Winnipeg

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Researchers And Facilities

Expert Advice

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Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance

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National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Government of Canada

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These fee-for-service R&D facilities give healthcare organizations direct access to advanced scientific infrastructure and expertise in medical diagnostic technology development and commercialization.

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This grant supports projects that leverage scientific expertise and innovative facilities to advance the field of medical device technology. Eligible activities focus on research, development, and implementation of cutting-edge diagnostics and digital health solutions.

Development of polymer microfluidics innovations for scalable, cost-effective point-of-care diagnostics.
Creation of digital health software platforms that meet industry standards for patient care and clinical decision support.
Research and development in micro-nanofabrication for bioanalytical devices aimed at advancing in-vitro diagnostics and cell therapy.
Design and prototype development of lab-on-chip systems for efficient diagnostics and therapeutic applications.
Collaboration with industry and academic partners to enhance biomedical software and data science capabilities for health monitoring and therapy.
Integration of human-machine interactions and digitally augmented physiological sensing for improved healthcare outcomes.

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$ 180,000

Personalized digital therapeutics for managing cognitive disorders

$ 110,000

Creating digital tools for psychiatric disorder management

$ 120,000

Development of remote health monitoring systems for elderly care

$ 150,000

Developing an advanced health monitoring system for remote Indigenous communities

$ 150,000

Development of an advanced organ-on-a-chip device for lung disease research

$ 160,000

Development of remote monitoring system for Parkinson’s disease

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The eligibility criteria for this grant are not explicitly provided in the information provided. For specific details on the eligibility criteria for this grant, it is recommended to directly contact the organization or individual mentioned in the contact information section.

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This grant is specifically tailored to support the Canadian ecosystem in the development, translation, and implementation of medical device innovations. Companies involved in the medical device industry, particularly those focused on point-of-care diagnostics, digital health, and related biomedical technologies, are encouraged to apply for this grant. The grant aims to assist companies with scientific fundamentals and biomedical engineering expertise in advancing their innovations from concept to market.

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The grant supports eligible expenses related to the development, translation, and implementation of medical device innovations in Canada. These expenses may include research activities, technical services, prototype design and development, testing, and manufacturability.

Research activities
Technical services
Prototype design and development
Testing and manufacturability
Technical support and advice

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

Deep understanding of the research path from idea to market
Commitment to research excellence and translation to clinical use
Connectivity with clinicians, industry, academia, and government
Track record of ideation-to-market and ability to navigate the translation process

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Eligibility Criteria

Review the eligibility criteria for grants
Ensure that your project aligns with the areas covered by the grant

Document Preparation

Prepare a detailed project proposal
Identify the specific funding needs for your project

Application Submission

Submit your proposal according to the guidelines provided by the granting agency
Make sure to meet the submission deadlines

Awaiting Response

Prepare to respond to any questions or requests for clarification regarding your project
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- We offer research and technical services in biomedical device and software R&D, prototype design and development, implementation of innovative concepts into product lines, testing and manufacturability, as well as technical support and advice. - Our expertise includes micro-nanofabrication for bioanalytical devices, microfluidics and lab-on-chip systems, devices for in-vitro diagnostics, organ-on-chip, and cell therapy, biomedical software, data science, and extended reality (xR) development, cognitive and psycho-motor human-machine interactions, and digitally augmented physiological and neurological sensing.