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NRC — Medical device facilities
Support for medical device innovation
Last Update: May 28, 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
2
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.
Official resources
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.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the NRC — Medical device facilities Program
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.
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)