NRC — Medical device facilities
grant_single|update April 1, 2025
Canada
Medical device testing facilities in Boucherville and Winnipeg
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- grant_single|noCondition
grant_single|deadlines
- grant_single|openingDate November 14, 2019
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Researchers And Facilities
Expert Advice
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
grant_single|grantors
- National Research Council Canada (NRC)
- Government of Canada
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grant_card_status|open
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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.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$ 180,000
Personalized digital therapeutics for managing cognitive disorders
$ 120,000
Development of remote health monitoring systems for elderly care
$ 110,000
Creating digital tools for psychiatric disorder management
$ 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
grant_single_labels|admissibility
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.
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
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
grant_single_labels|criteria
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
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Document Preparation
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Identify the specific funding needs for your project
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Application Submission
- Submit your proposal according to the guidelines provided by the granting agency
- Make sure to meet the submission deadlines
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Awaiting Response
- Prepare to respond to any questions or requests for clarification regarding your project
- Wait for the decision from the granting agency
grant_single_labels|otherInfo
- 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.
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