How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

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

What are NRC — Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering Research Centre's eligibility criterias?

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.

NRC — Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering Research Centre

Last Update: March 27, 2025

NL, Canada

Collaborate on ocean, coastal and river engineering R&D

NRC — Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering Research Centre at a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Continuous Intakes

Financing Type

Researchers And Facilities

Partnering and Collaboration

Eligible Industries

Construction
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services

Grant Providers

National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Government of Canada

Status

Open

Overview of the NRC — Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering Research Centre program

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.

Eligible projects & activities

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.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 150,000

Creating digital twins of shipping vessels to enhance fuel efficiency

$ 75,000

Developing an AI-based data product for coastal erosion forecasting

$ 110,000

Using machine learning for intelligent marine asset management

$ 120,000

Developing ice management solutions for port operations

$ 140,000

Evaluating decarbonization solutions for green shipping

$ 90,000

Enhancing coastal resilience through new materials in St John's

Eligibility criteria of the NRC — Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering Research Centre program

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.

Eligibility criteria of the NRC — Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering Research Centre program

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 to the NRC — Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering Research Centre program

Check the eligibility of the company and the project

Gather the necessary information and documents for the application

Fill out the grant application form

Write the project description, objectives, expected outcomes, and budget

Submit the grant application within the deadlines

Wait for the decision of the evaluation committee

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.