NRC — Medical Devices Research Centre

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 Devices Research Centre a grant, loan, or tax credit?

NRC — Medical Devices Research Centre is a Researchers And Facilities

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the NRC — Medical Devices Research Centre?

NRC — Medical Devices Research Centre is funded by National Research Council Canada (NRC), Government of Canada

Q: Who is eligible for the NRC — Medical Devices Research Centre program?

To be eligible for the NRC — Medical Devices Research Centre program, you must: • The project must focus on the development and implementation of medical device innovations within Canada. • Collaborations should involve industry, clinicians, academics, and government entities.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the NRC — Medical Devices Research Centre?

You can contact National Research Council Canada (NRC).

Q: Where is the NRC — Medical Devices Research Centre available?

The NRC — Medical Devices Research Centre program is available across Canada.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

Canada

Collaborate on medical devices R&D

At a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Open Date : November 14, 2019

Financing Type

Researchers And Facilities

Expert Advice

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance

Funds Providers

Unspecified

Program status

Open

Overview

Access technical and advisory services, research facilities and licensing opportunities for medical device research.

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:

$ 200,000

Development of a remote health monitoring device for diabetic patients

$ 320,000

Creation of an organ-on-a-chip device to study liver diseases

$ 176,000

Development of personalized digital therapeutics for cognitive disorders

$ 296,000

Living micro-systems project to study lung diseases

$ 248,000

Implementation of contactless health monitoring systems for elderly care

$ 256,000

Bio-analytics project for space health monitoring systems

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Submission

Submit the completed application as instructed, ensuring it is sent before any specified deadlines.
Retain copies of all submitted documents for your records.

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.

Documents and links

NRC — Medical Devices Research Centre

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Frequently Asked Questions about the NRC — Medical Devices Research Centre Program

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