NRC — Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering Research Centre
NL, Canada
Collaborate on ocean, coastal and river engineering R&D
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Researchers And Facilities
Partnering and Collaboration
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- Construction
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
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- Government of Canada
- National Research Council Canada (NRC)
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Access technical and advisory services, research facilities and licensing opportunities for ocean, coastal and river research.
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- Coastal resilience: Developing technologies to mitigate the impacts of extreme weather and climate change
- Intelligent marine assets: Developing technologies to improve the performance of physical assets within Canada's waterways
- Coming soon: Vessel greening and decarbonization: Developing and evaluating fuel-efficient and cost‑effective solutions for shipping and marine transportation
- Digital support: Developing data products, using numerical modelling, analytics, machine learning and AI methods, digital twinning, and earth observation
- Ice expertise: Developing engineering solutions to challenges related to the presence of ice in Canadian environments
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$150,000
Vancouver
Creating digital twins of shipping vessels to enhance fuel efficiency
$75,000
Halifax
Developing an AI-based data product for coastal erosion forecasting
$110,000
Toronto
Using machine learning for intelligent marine asset management
$120,000
Winnipeg
Developing ice management solutions for port operations
$140,000
Montreal
Evaluating decarbonization solutions for green shipping
$90,000
St. John's
Enhancing coastal resilience through new materials in St John's
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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.
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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
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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
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Eligible expenses for this grant include:
- Research and development costs
- Laboratory and testing expenses
- Equipment and materials
- Travel and accommodation related to the project
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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
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Grant Summary:
This grant focuses on funding innovative projects in marine engineering related to coastal resilience, marine transportation, intelligent marine assets, vessel greening and decarbonization, digital support, and ice expertise in Canada.
Detailed Explanation of the Grant:
Canada's Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering Research Centre offers a comprehensive grant program aimed at supporting research and development initiatives in various fields of marine engineering. This grant is designed to encourage innovative projects that contribute to coastal resilience, improve the performance of marine assets, develop sustainable shipping solutions, enhance digital support through advanced technologies, and address challenges related to ice presence in Canadian environments.
The grant program specifically targets projects that aim to mitigate the impacts of extreme weather and climate change on coastal regions, develop technologies to optimize the performance of physical assets in Canada's waterways, and promote environmentally-friendly practices in marine transportation. Applicants are encouraged to leverage advanced engineering solutions, numerical modeling, analytics, machine learning, AI methods, digital twinning, and earth observation to address complex challenges in the marine sector.
Successful grant recipients will have the opportunity to collaborate with leading experts at the research centre and access state-of-the-art facilities to test and refine their innovative solutions. By fostering collaboration between industry partners, academia, and research institutions, this grant program aims to drive research excellence, promote sustainable practices in marine engineering, and address the evolving needs of the marine industry in Canada.
Interested applicants can explore the research publications, programs, and success stories featured on the centre's website to gain insights into the types of projects supported by the grant. With a focus on promoting innovation, enhancing safety, and advancing sustainable practices in marine engineering, this grant provides a valuable opportunity for organizations looking to make a meaningful impact in Canada's marine sector.