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NRC — Towing tank research facility
Marine testing facility for ship and vehicle performance
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Overview
The NRC towing tank research facility provides testing support for marine systems and underwater vehicles, with a maximum carriage speed of 10 m/s. It is used for calm-water and wave testing, resistance and propulsion, seakeeping, manoeuvring, and other marine performance studies.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
- St. John's
- Newfoundland and Labrador
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
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Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Testing of marine systems and ship models.
- Underwater vehicle performance evaluation.
- Simulation of marine conditions for R&D.
- Marine manoeuvring, propulsion, and seakeeping studies.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Industry partners.
Eligible geographic areas
- St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Additional information
- Research and development support is available through NRC experts.
- Early collaboration can help reduce project risk and commercialization costs.
- The facility offers customizable testing services.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the NRC — Towing tank research facility Program
What is the NRC — Towing tank research facility?
The NRC towing tank research facility provides testing support for marine systems and underwater vehicles, with a maximum carriage speed of 10 m/s. It is used for calm-water and wave testing, resistance and propulsion, seakeeping, manoeuvring, and other marine performance studies.
What expenses are eligible under NRC — Towing tank research facility?
Testing of marine systems and ship models.
Underwater vehicle performance evaluation.
Simulation of marine conditions for R&D.
Marine manoeuvring, propulsion, and seakeeping studies.
Who can I contact for more information about the NRC — Towing tank research facility?
You can contact National Research Council Canada (NRC) by email at NRC.ContactOCRE-ContactezGOCF.CNRC@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca.
Where is the NRC — Towing tank research facility available?
The NRC — Towing tank research facility program is available the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Is the NRC — Towing tank research facility a grant, loan, or tax credit?
NRC — Towing tank research facility is a Researchers And Facilities
Who are the financial supporters of the NRC — Towing tank research facility?
NRC — Towing tank research facility is funded by National Research Council Canada (NRC)