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NRC — Medical device facilities

Medical device testing facilities in Boucherville and Winnipeg
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Government of Canada
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Canada

Overview

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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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase performance through digital transformation
  • Develop a new product or service
  • Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • 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
  • Mental Health and Crisis Intervention
  • Other Health Services
Target groups
  • Rural / Remote communities
  • Business owners / entrepreneurs
  • Academia / students
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • National

Next steps

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Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

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.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

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.

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

Additional information

- 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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NRC — Medical device facilities

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?

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.

Who is eligible for the NRC — Medical device facilities program?

To be eligible for the NRC — Medical device facilities program, you must: The applicant must be part of the Canadian medical device ecosystem. Collaboration with industry, clinicians, academics, or government partners is required.

What expenses are eligible under NRC — Medical device facilities?

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.

Who can I contact for more information about the NRC — Medical device facilities?

You can contact National Research Council Canada (NRC).

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

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