NRC — Medical device facilities

Q: How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Is the NRC — Medical device facilities a grant, loan, or tax credit?

NRC — Medical device facilities is a Researchers And Facilities

Q: 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

Q: 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.

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

You can contact National Research Council Canada (NRC).

Q: Where is the NRC — Medical device facilities available?

The NRC — Medical device facilities program is available across Canada.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

Canada

Medical device testing facilities in Boucherville and Winnipeg

At a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Open Date : November 14, 2019

Financing Type

Researchers And Facilities

Expert Advice

Eligible Industries

Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance

Funds Providers

National Research Council Canada

Government of Canada

Program status

Open

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.

Activities funded

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.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 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

Eligibility

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.

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

Selection 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

How to apply

Eligibility Criteria

Review the eligibility criteria for grants
Ensure that your project aligns with the areas covered by the grant

Document Preparation

Prepare a detailed project proposal
Identify the specific funding needs for your project

Application Submission

Submit your proposal according to the guidelines provided by the granting agency
Make sure to meet the submission deadlines

Awaiting Response

Prepare to respond to any questions or requests for clarification regarding your project
Wait for the decision from the granting agency

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.

Documents and links

NRC — Medical device facilities

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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?

How much funding can be received?

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.