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NRC — Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering Research Centre
Collaborate on ocean, coastal and river engineering R&D
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Overview
Access technical and advisory services, research facilities and licensing opportunities for ocean, coastal and river 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
- Develop a new product or service
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
- Newfoundland and Labrador
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
Next steps
1
Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility
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
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.
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.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the NRC — Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering Research Centre Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the NRC — Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering 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 — Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering Research Centre?
Access technical and advisory services, research facilities and licensing opportunities for ocean, coastal and river research.
Who is eligible for the NRC — Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering Research Centre program?
To be eligible for the NRC — Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering Research Centre program, you must:
The project should focus on improving marine operations, addressing climate change challenges, or mitigating environmental risks.
The organization must collaborate with advanced technology solutions specialists.
The applicant must be involved in innovative research or development activities within the maritime engineering sector.
What expenses are eligible under NRC — Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering Research Centre?
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.
Who can I contact for more information about the NRC — Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering Research Centre?
You can contact National Research Council Canada (NRC) by email at nrc.contactocre-contactezgocf.cnrc@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca.
Where is the NRC — Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering Research Centre available?
The NRC — Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering Research Centre program is available the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Is the NRC — Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering Research Centre a grant, loan, or tax credit?
NRC — Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering Research Centre is a Researchers And Facilities
Who are the financial supporters of the NRC — Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering Research Centre?
NRC — Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering Research Centre is funded by National Research Council Canada (NRC), Government of Canada
