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NRC — Medical Devices Research Centre
Collaborate on medical devices R&D
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
Access technical and advisory services, research facilities and licensing opportunities for medical device research.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Access new markets
- Launch or market a product/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
- 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
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
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.
Eligibility
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.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the NRC — Medical Devices Research Centre Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the NRC — Medical Devices Research Centre. 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 Devices Research Centre?
Access technical and advisory services, research facilities and licensing opportunities for medical device research.
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.
What expenses are eligible under NRC — Medical Devices Research Centre?
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.
Who can I contact for more information about the NRC — Medical Devices Research Centre?
You can contact National Research Council Canada (NRC).
Where is the NRC — Medical Devices Research Centre available?
The NRC — Medical Devices Research Centre program is available across Canada.
Is the NRC — Medical Devices Research Centre a grant, loan, or tax credit?
NRC — Medical Devices Research Centre is a Researchers And Facilities
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