NRC — Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering Research Centre
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Overview
Access technical and advisory services, research facilities and licensing opportunities for ocean, coastal and river research.
Financing terms and conditions
This grant description did not provide specific information on the financing modalities available for applicants. Without detailed financial terms or conditions, it's unclear how resources are allocated or managed for successful applications.
Activities funded
This grant supports activities related to ocean, coastal, and river engineering focusing on innovation and sustainable solutions. Eligible projects encompass research, technological development, and operational enhancements in marine environments.
- Research and development in marine, freshwater, and ice engineering through published studies.
- Collaboration projects with academic institutions such as Memorial University via the Karluk Collaboration Space.
- Creation and utilization of advanced models and software, including the Blue and Green Kenue.
- Development of technologies for coastal resilience to withstand extreme weather and climate change impacts.
- Advancements in intelligent marine assets to enhance the performance and safety of physical assets in Canadian waterways.
- Initiatives focusing on vessel greening and decarbonization for fuel-efficient marine transportation solutions.
- Digital support projects leveraging numerical modelling, analytics, AI, and digital twinning to develop data products.
- Engineering solutions addressing challenges related to ice in Canadian environments.
Eligibility
Eligibility criteria for this grant:
- Applicants must be actively engaged in marine, freshwater, or ice engineering research.
- Projects must align with the research programs and areas of focus outlined by the Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering Research Centre.
Who is eligible?
There are eligible types of companies for this grant. The grant is geared towards companies involved in marine, freshwater, and ice engineering projects that seek to innovate and improve their operations. Eligible companies may include but are not limited to:
- Marine engineering firms
- Shipping companies
- Ice engineering companies
- Water resource management firms
Who is not eligible
There are specific types of companies that are not eligible for this grant.
- Non-Canadian companies
- Companies not engaged in marine, freshwater, or ice engineering
Eligible expenses
This grant supports activities and projects aimed at enhancing marine engineering and environmental resilience through research and technology development. Eligible projects focus on sustainability, risk assessment, and innovation in marine operations.
- Research and development in marine, freshwater, and ice engineering.
- Technologies for coastal resilience to mitigate impacts of climate change.
- Development of intelligent marine assets to improve waterway operations.
- Vessel greening and decarbonization initiatives for sustainable shipping.
- Digital support and data product development using AI and machine learning.
- Engineering solutions addressing ice-related challenges in Canada.
Selection criteria
There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The criteria include:
- Impact on marine operations and safety
- Ability to address challenges of climate change
- Innovation and practical application
- Relevance to environmental risks and weather events
How to apply
Check the eligibility of the company and the project
Fill out the grant application form
Submit the grant application within the deadlines
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- The collaboration space with Memorial University may provide opportunities for joint projects and shared resources.
- Access to advanced engineering facilities and expert advice is available to aid project development.
- Applicants have the opportunity to leverage unique data products and analytics tools, including software like Blue and Green Kenue.
- Projects focused on areas such as coastal resilience, intelligent marine assets, vessel greening, and digital support are key components of interest.