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 — Offshore Engineering Basin — Research Facility?

NRC — Offshore Engineering Basin — Research Facility is funded by National Research Council Canada (NRC), Government of Canada

What are NRC — Offshore Engineering Basin — Research Facility's eligibility criterias?

Companies must be involved in offshore engineering or marine systems technology. Projects must require the use of state-of-the-art ocean simulation facilities for testing and validation. Engagement with the NRC is necessary for research and development efforts.

NRC — Offshore Engineering Basin — Research Facility

Last Update: July 22, 2025

Canada

Indoor model ocean facility in St. John's, Newfoundland

NRC — Offshore Engineering Basin — Research Facility at a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Open Date : November 14, 2019

Financing Type

Researchers And Facilities

Expert Advice

Eligible Industries

Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services

Grant Providers

National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Government of Canada

Status

Open

Overview of the NRC — Offshore Engineering Basin — Research Facility program

Fee-for-service 75 m x 32 m offshore engineering basin that can produce multi-directional waves up to 1 m high, representing extreme model sea-state conditions that occur only once in 10,000 years.

Eligible projects & activities

The NRC Offshore Engineering Basin grant supports research and development projects that utilize its advanced indoor ocean facility to evaluate and enhance marine technologies. Eligible activities focus on testing and analyzing marine systems under simulated oceanic conditions.

Seakeeping tests to assess ship stability and performance in various sea conditions.
Manoeuvering trials to improve vessel navigation and control.
Wave energy conversion experiments to enhance efficiency of renewable energy technologies.
Assessing wave impact loads on ships or offshore structures for better safety and resilience.
Testing tow out, set down, and operation of offshore structures to ensure operational readiness and safety.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 70,000

Testing floating solar panels for energy generation

$ 80,000

Development of a new offshore wind turbine model

$ 50,000

Development of a sustainable aquaculture system in St John's

$ 75,000

Evaluating the performance of eco-friendly ship coatings

$ 40,000

Testing advanced marine biofouling prevention materials

$ 90,000

Testing of wave impact on innovative flood defenses

Eligibility criteria of the NRC — Offshore Engineering Basin — Research Facility program

The eligibility criteria for this grant are not specified in the provided context. If you require specific information about the eligibility criteria for this grant, you may need to contact the organization offering the grant directly or refer to their official documentation.

Who is eligible?

- Companies involved in marine engineering - Companies developing marine technologies - Companies working on offshore structures - Companies focused on wave energy conversion

Eligible expenses

This grant supports projects that utilize advanced testing facilities to enhance marine technology's performance, efficiency, and safety. Eligible activities focus on the assessment and development of marine systems under realistic marine conditions.

Seakeeping performance assessments of marine vessels.
Manoeuvering tests for improved navigation and control.
Wave energy conversion tests to evaluate renewable energy systems.
Wave impact load assessments on ships or offshore structures.
Towing, setting down, and operational testing of offshore structures.

Eligibility criteria of the NRC — Offshore Engineering Basin — Research Facility program

- Performance, efficiency, and safety of marine systems - Assessment of concepts in a controlled environment - Testing models at a large scale for quality and true-to-life results

How to apply to the NRC — Offshore Engineering Basin — Research Facility program

Preliminary Engagement

Contact the NRC's Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering Research Centre via email.
Discuss your project needs and determine the alignment with NRC capabilities.
Receive initial feedback or guidance from NRC experts.

Documentation Preparation

Gather necessary documentation detailing your project scope and objectives.
Prepare technical documents demonstrating the potential benefits of using the facility.
Include project timelines, budgets, and any supporting data.

Application Submission

Email the completed application and required documentation to NRC.ContactOCRE-ContactezGOCF.CNRC@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca.
Ensure all documents are complete and align with the NRC's expectations discussed.

Follow-Up and Confirmation

Await confirmation of receipt from the NRC.
Be prepared to provide additional information or clarification if requested.
Engage in further discussions or meetings if necessary to finalize application details.

Additional information

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

The indoor model ocean facility is among the most advanced in the world, providing unique research and testing capabilities.
The facility supports the bridging of innovation and commercialization in marine technology.
The facility can simulate extreme ocean conditions that occur once in 10,000 years.
Access to world-class, customizable testing facilities is offered, with an array of adjustable instrumentation available.
The NRC provides expertise in advanced engineering for complex water environments, which can help reduce risks in R&D projects.
The basin can accommodate large ship models and offshore structures for testing.
Data collection capabilities include 256-channel measurement and high data rates up to 100 kHz.
The facility allows for varying water depths and conditions to simulate different marine environments effectively.
The NRC offers early involvement in projects to help reduce overall risk and cost to market.
The basin's wavemaker configuration allows for time-saving during testing phases.