NRC — Medical device facilities
Canada
Medical device testing facilities in Boucherville and Winnipeg
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grant_single|eligibleFinancing
- grant_single|noCondition
grant_single|deadlines
- grant_single|openingDateNovember 14, 2019
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Expert Advice
Researchers And Facilities
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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Living micro-systems / organ-on-a-chip devices Personalized digital therapeutics for cognitive, psychiatric, and movement disorders Remote and contactless health monitoring
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$120,000
Development of remote health monitoring systems for elderly care
$110,000
Creating digital tools for psychiatric disorder management
$180,000
Personalized digital therapeutics for managing cognitive disorders
$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
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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
grant_single_labels|register
- Review the grant guidelines and eligibility criteria
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Submit the application through the designated portal
- Wait for the review and selection process
- If selected, follow any additional instructions for grant acceptance and project implementation
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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.
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Grant Summary:
We support the Canadian ecosystem in the development, translation, and implementation of medical device innovations with a focus on point-of-care diagnostics and digital health. Our expertise in micro-nanofabrication, microfluidics, and biomedical software enables us to foster collaboration and drive research excellence.
Grant Details:
Our grant initiative aims to advance the Canadian medical device ecosystem by providing cutting-edge facilities, research focus on POC diagnostics and digital health, and expertise in bioanalytical devices and software development. Through our collaboration centers and partnerships, we engage with industry, clinicians, academia, and government to propel innovation from concept to market. Join us in revolutionizing healthcare through technology and scientific advancements.
