NRC — Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering Research Centre

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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.

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.

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

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.