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 NRCC — Gas turbine research facilities?

NRCC — Gas turbine research facilities is funded by National Research Council Canada (NRC), Government of Canada

What are NRCC — Gas turbine research facilities's eligibility criterias?

No specific company eligibility criteria are provided in the given information.

NRCC — Gas turbine research facilities

Last Update: July 22, 2025

ON, Canada

Gas turbine research facilities in Ottawa and Thompson, Manitoba

NRCC — Gas turbine research facilities at a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Continuous Intakes

Financing Type

Researchers And Facilities

Eligible Industries

Utilities
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services

Grant Providers

National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Government of Canada

Program status

Open

Overview of the NRCC — Gas turbine research facilities program

Fee-for-service facility for aircraft and industrial gas turbine engine manufacturers, component suppliers and system integrators to develop and validate technologies.

Eligible projects & activities

The NRCC gas turbine research facilities grant supports projects focused on advancing aerospace and energy technologies. Eligible activities include the research, testing, and certification of new systems and components to improve performance, safety, and environmental standards.

Testing and certification of hybrid-electric propulsion systems in hybrid-electric test facilities.
Research and validation of low-emissions and fuel-flexible combustion systems in combustion and spray test facilities.
Improvement of gas turbine engine fuel-efficiency through advancements in engine aerodynamics.
Performance and operability testing of engines, including icing, bird ingestion, and endurance trials in engine test cells.
Development of icing detection and mitigation systems in dedicated icing systems facilities.
Tribological testing and modeling of mechanical components in mechanical component test facilities.
Altitude testing of engines under simulated conditions in the research altitude test facility.
Certification of aircraft turbine engines in outdoor test facilities.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 350,000

Certification testing for engine icing using state-of-the-art icing systems

$ 450,000

Upgrade engine aerodynamics for improved fuel efficiency in regional jet turbines

$ 400,000

Develop and validate hybrid-electric propulsion systems for low-emission aircraft engines

$ 450,000

Tribological testing and analysis for mechanical components of aircraft turbines

$ 500,000

Testing low-emissions fuel-flexible combustion systems for industrial gas turbines

$ 500,000

High-altitude condition testing of jet engines for performance validation

Eligibility criteria of the NRCC — Gas turbine research facilities program

Eligibility for using the Aerospace Research Centre's gas turbine facilities involves specific criteria related to the capabilities and focus of the facilities.

The applicant should be involved in the aerospace or energy sectors, focusing on gas turbine engine development or maintenance.
The applicant must require access to advanced facilities for the development, testing, and validation of technologies aimed at improving environmental, safety, cost-reduction, performance, or fuel flexibility aspects.
The applicant should be engaged in the development of hybrid-electric propulsion systems, combustion systems, engine aerodynamics, or similar technologies.
The applicant may be an aircraft or industrial gas turbine engine OEM, a component supplier, a system integrator, or a fleet operator dealing with specific operational environments.

Who is eligible?

Projects eligible for this grant are typically involved in advanced technology solutions in the aerospace and energy sectors, particularly those that align with specific NRC programs and capabilities.

Aerospace and energy sectors companies working on advanced technology solutions.
Organizations focused on technology risk management in aerospace or energy applications.
OEMs and component suppliers aiming for a competitive global market position.
Entities developing technologies to meet environmental, safety, and performance standards.
Fleet operators optimizing life-cycle costs through enhanced MRO practices.

Eligible expenses

The Aerospace Research Centre's grant is designed to support advanced technology solutions for the aerospace and energy sectors through its unique facilities and expertise. Eligible projects focus on research, testing, and validation of cutting-edge technologies in gas turbine engines and components.

Testing and certification of hybrid-electric propulsion systems.
Research and validation of low-emissions, fuel-flexible combustion systems.
Improvements in gas turbine engine fuel-efficiency through engine turbomachinery advancements.
Engine performance and operability certification testing, including various specialized conditions.
Development and testing of icing detection and mitigation systems.
Tribological testing and analysis of mechanical components.
High-altitude condition testing of engines and related systems.
Support for the developmental testing of gas turbine engines in simulated conditions.

How to apply to the NRCC — Gas turbine research facilities program

Familiarization with the program

Visit the website of the NRC Aerospace Research Centre
Review the terms and eligibility criteria

Initial contact

Contact the business development team of the Aerospace Research Centre
Discuss your project and verify its alignment with the program's objectives

Document preparation

Prepare the necessary documents for the grant application
Gather information about your company and the proposed project

Writing the application

Draft the grant application following the provided guidelines
Include all required supporting documents

Submission of the application

Submit the grant application via the online portal or by email as per instructions
Confirm receipt of your application

Follow-up

Track the status of your application by contacting the business development team

Ongoing submission of documents

Respond to any requests for documentation or additional information from the Aerospace Research Centre

Receipt of decision

Receive the decision regarding your application
If accepted, sign any required documents to formalize the grant award

Additional information

The Aerospace Research Centre's gas turbine facilities offer comprehensive services for the aerospace and energy sectors, leveraging nationally unique facilities, expertise, and technology risk management capabilities.

Specialized in testing and certifying hybrid-electric propulsion systems and components.
Research and validation of low-emission, fuel-flexible combustion systems and fuel spray nozzles and injectors.
Support for gas turbine engine fuel-efficiency improvements through turbomachinery advancements.
Facilities for engine performance, operability, and certification testing, including icing and endurance trials.
Icing systems development for certification testing and onboard detection and mitigation.
Tribological testing, analysis, and modeling for mechanical components and rotating machinery.
Simulated high-altitude testing for engines and related systems.
Exclusive outdoor facility for certifying large aircraft turbine engines.
Developmental testing support for Pratt & Whitney Canada at a dedicated Ottawa facility.
Registered to ISO 9001 quality standard, ensuring traceable instrument calibrations to national and international standards.

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