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NRC — Medical device facilities
Support for medical device innovation
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
The NRC Medical Devices Research Centre supports medical device innovation from idea to market. It focuses on point-of-care diagnostics and digital health, including microfluidics, lab-on-chip systems, biomedical software, prototyping, testing, and manufacturability.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase production or service capacity
- Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Hospitals and Rehabilitation
- Other Health Services
- Employment and Training
Target groups
- General public
- Children & youth
- Seniors
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- Fee-for-service model
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Point-of-care diagnostics development.
- Digital health software development.
- Biomedical device and software R&D.
- Prototype design, development, and testing.
- Implementation of innovative concepts into product lines.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Companies developing medical device innovations
- Businesses working in point-of-care diagnostics
- Businesses working in digital health
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Additional information
- The centre supports the development, translation and implementation of medical device innovations.
- It works through collaboration with industry, clinicians, academics and government partners.
- Support is available across the path from idea to market.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the NRC — Medical device facilities Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the NRC — Medical device facilities. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the NRC — Medical device facilities?
The NRC Medical Devices Research Centre supports medical device innovation from idea to market. It focuses on point-of-care diagnostics and digital health, including microfluidics, lab-on-chip systems, biomedical software, prototyping, testing, and manufacturability.
Who is eligible for the NRC — Medical device facilities program?
To be eligible for the NRC — Medical device facilities program, you must:
Medical device innovation projects
Work aligned with centre expertise
Projects from idea to market
What expenses are eligible under NRC — Medical device facilities?
Point-of-care diagnostics development.
Digital health software development.
Biomedical device and software R&D.
Prototype design, development, and testing.
Implementation of innovative concepts into product lines.
Who can I contact for more information about the NRC — Medical device facilities?
You can contact National Research Council Canada (NRC) by email at Marylin.Belanger@cnrc-nrc.gc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the NRC — Medical device facilities available?
The NRC — Medical device facilities program is available across Canada.
Is the NRC — Medical device facilities a grant, loan, or tax credit?
NRC — Medical device facilities is a Researchers And Facilities
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