NRC — Printable Electronics - Ottawa research facility
At a glance
- No Condition
- Open Date : November 14, 2019
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- National Research Council Canada
- Government of Canada
Overview
Eligibility criteria
The eligibility criteria for this grant are not explicitly mentioned in the provided information. It is recommended to contact Mohammad Salahuddin, the Business Development Officer, via phone at 613-291-3989 or email at mohammad.salahuddin@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca for specific details on the eligibility criteria for this grant in English.
Who is eligible
- Companies involved in printable electronics - Companies focusing on energy harvesting devices - Companies working with physical and chemical sensors - Companies specializing in radio frequency surfaces and antennas
Eligible expenses
The eligible expenses for this grant include:
- Materials for printed electronics
- Equipment for large-scale inkjet printing
- Consumables for sheet-to-sheet gravure and flexographic printing
- Processing solutions for organic and inorganic material printing
- Costs related to validation and de-risking of new materials
Eligible projects & activities
- Conducting research on materials and device physics and engineering for printable electronics - Developing comprehensive printable electronics solutions for energy harvesting devices, sensors, and printed radio frequency surfaces and antennas - Coordinating work in key technological areas such as materials, printing, communications technology, and device integration - Positioning Canadian industry stakeholders as early adopters of emerging printable electronics technologies
Evaluation & selection criteria
There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The evaluation and selection criteria are as follows:
- Technical merit of the proposed project
- Fit with the goals of printable electronics technology
- Potential impact on the industry
- Feasibility and likelihood of success
- Collaboration potential with industry partners
How to apply
To apply for the grant described, you can follow these steps: 1. Review the eligibility criteria and guidelines for the grant. 2. Contact Mohammad Salahuddin, the Business Development Officer, via telephone at 613-291-3989 or email at mohammad.salahuddin@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca to express your interest. 3. Discuss your project idea and requirements with the NRC team. 4. Submit a formal application for the grant, following any specific instructions provided by the NRC. 5. Await the evaluation process and feedback from the NRC regarding your application. If you have any further questions or need clarification, feel free to reach out to Mohammad Salahuddin or visit the NRC Ottawa facilities at 1200 Montreal Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0R6.
Additional information
- NRC Ottawa facilities offer large-scale inkjet printing, sheet-to-sheet gravure, flexographic and screen printing, aerosol, and organic and inorganic solution processing. - The NRC has extensive experience in advanced functional polymers and nanomaterials for energy harvesting, sensors, and wearable electronics. - Collaborations with leading printable electronics industry members facilitate applied research and solutions for energy harvesting devices, sensors, and RF surfaces. - The NRC validates and de-risks new materials for electronics components like electrodes, conductive circuits, and thin film transistors.
Grant Summary:
Grant offers research and development in printable electronics, focusing on materials and device physics to enable cost-effective fabrication of large-area electronic devices. Collaboration with industry leaders for applied research on energy harvesting devices, sensors, and printed RF surfaces.
Grant Detailed Description:
Printable electronics is a rapidly evolving field with profound implications for various industries. This grant provides a platform for research and development in materials and device physics, aiming to facilitate the economical production of large-area electronic devices.
The focus is on collaboration with key players in the printable electronics industry to conduct applied research that will lead to the development of practical solutions for energy harvesting devices, physical and chemical sensors, as well as printed radio frequency surfaces and antennas. This collaborative effort aims to position Canadian industry stakeholders as early adopters of emerging technologies in the field of printable electronics.
Through the coordination of work in materials, printing technologies, communications, and device integration, this grant seeks to drive innovation and advancements in the field. By leveraging the unique expertise and state-of-the-art equipment available at NRC Ottawa facilities, clients and partners have access to cutting-edge technologies that can significantly reduce manufacturing costs and enhance the performance and reliability of electronic devices.
The capabilities offered by NRC include large-scale inkjet printing, sheet-to-sheet gravure printing, flexographic and screen printing, as well as aerosol, organic, and inorganic solution processing. These advanced printing technologies enable the production of a wide range of electronic components required for flexible and low-cost electronics, such as thin-film transistors, non-volatile memory, conductors, resistors, capacitors, inductors, solar cells, sensors, transparent conductive films, and radio frequency antennas.
Furthermore, the grant supports the validation and de-risking of the introduction of new materials into processes and devices, ensuring the successful integration of innovative materials into electronic components. With a keen focus on functional conjugated polymers and nanomaterials, the research conducted under this grant aims to pave the way for power-autonomous mini Internet of Things (IoT) systems and sensor technologies that can revolutionize various industries.
By offering comprehensive printable electronics solutions and fostering collaboration between academia and industry, this grant plays a crucial role in driving innovation and technological advancements in the field of electronic devices. The ultimate goal is to empower Canadian industry stakeholders to gain a competitive edge in the global market by harnessing the potential of printable electronics technology.