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NRC — Medical Devices Research Centre
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Canada
Collaborate on medical devices R&D
Researchers And Facilities
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Overview
Access technical and advisory services, research facilities and licensing opportunities for medical device research.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Integrate new technologies
- Selling in a new market
- Marketing a product
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
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
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Research
- Hospitals and Rehabilitation
- Mental Health and Crisis Intervention
- Other Health Services
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Activities funded
This grant is available to companies that are part of Canada's medical device ecosystem, indicating that the eligible geographical areas are likely within Canada. This alignment seeks to strengthen collaborative networks across Canadian industry, academia, and clinical sectors.
- Organizations operating within the Canadian provinces and territories.
- Businesses established in collaborative networks with Canadian academic and clinical partners.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 296,000
Living micro-systems project to study lung diseases
$ 320,000
Creation of an organ-on-a-chip device to study liver diseases
$ 176,000
Development of personalized digital therapeutics for cognitive disorders
$ 248,000
Implementation of contactless health monitoring systems for elderly care
$ 256,000
Bio-analytics project for space health monitoring systems
$ 200,000
Development of a remote health monitoring device for diabetic patients
Eligibility
Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's profile and proposed activities.
- The applicant must be involved in the development, translation, or implementation of medical device innovations.
- The project must leverage scientific fundamentals and biomedical engineering expertise.
- The applicant should demonstrate an ability to collaborate within a network that includes industry, clinicians, academics, and government collaborators.
- The project must focus on areas such as point-of-care diagnostics, digital health innovations, or related biomedical software.
- The applicant must have capacity for prototype design, development, testing, and manufacturability of medical devices.
- The proposed project should aim to contribute to the advancement of Canada's medical device ecosystem.
Who is eligible?
This grant supports the Canadian ecosystem in the development of medical device innovations, focusing on collaborations across various sectors of research and development.Eligible expenses
This grant supports initiatives focused on advancing medical device innovations from ideation to market within the Canadian ecosystem. Eligible projects aim to enhance research and development, foster collaborations, and support the commercialization of biomedical technologies.
- Research and development of polymer microfluidics for point-of-care diagnostics.
- Development and enhancement of digital health software platforms.
- Innovations in micro-nanofabrication for bioanalytical devices.
- Design and testing of devices for in-vitro diagnostics and organ-on-chip systems.
- Creation of personalized digital therapeutics for mental health conditions.
- Implementation of remote and contactless health monitoring solutions.
- Development of organ-on-a-chip devices for living micro-systems.
- Support for biomedical device prototyping and manufacturability testing.
Selection criteria
There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The evaluation and selection criteria include:
- Deep biomedical acumen and commitment to research excellence
- Strong connectivity with clinicians, industry, academia, and government
- Track record of ideation-to-market and ability to navigate the translation process
How to apply
1
Initial Contact
- Contact Priyum Koonjul, Director of Business Development, to express your interest and gain insight into the application process.
- Utilize the contact information provided: Email and LinkedIn.
2
Review Grant Requirements
- Carefully read through the grant details to ensure understanding of the criteria and expectations.
- Identify key areas that align your project with the funding priorities.
3
Prepare Application
- Draft a detailed project proposal, highlighting innovation, objectives, and expected outcomes.
- Compile necessary documentation such as supporting research, budgets, timelines, and letters of support.
4
Review and Finalize
- Ensure all sections of the application are completed and reviewed for accuracy and completeness.
- Seek feedback from colleagues or mentors to improve the application quality.
5
Submission
- Submit the completed application as instructed, ensuring it is sent before any specified deadlines.
- Retain copies of all submitted documents for your records.
6
Confirmation and Follow-up
- Receive confirmation of receipt from the fund provider and note any tracking or application numbers.
- Follow up with the contact person if no confirmation is received within the expected timeframe.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- The grant involves collaborations with recognized institutions such as the University of Toronto and CHU Sainte-Justine.
- Supports projects that align with current trends in digital therapeutics and biomedical device innovation.
- Potential applicants should demonstrate strong connectivity with clinicians, industry, academia, and government.
- Applicants should have a track record in translating biomedical innovations from idea to market.
