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NRCC — Gas turbine research facilities
Gas turbine research facilities in Ottawa and Thompson, Manitoba
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Aerospace and energy sectors companies working on advanced technology solutions.
See full eligibility
Overview
Fee-for-service facility for aircraft and industrial gas turbine engine manufacturers, component suppliers and system integrators to develop and validate technologies.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop a new product or service
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
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.
Eligibility
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
- Step 1: Familiarization with the program
- Visit the website of the NRC Aerospace Research Centre
- Review the terms and eligibility criteria
- Step 2: Initial contact
- Contact the business development team of the Aerospace Research Centre
- Discuss your project and verify its alignment with the program's objectives
- Step 3: Document preparation
- Prepare the necessary documents for the grant application
- Gather information about your company and the proposed project
- Step 4: Writing the application
- Draft the grant application following the provided guidelines
- Include all required supporting documents
- Step 5: Submission of the application
- Submit the grant application via the online portal or by email as per instructions
- Confirm receipt of your application
- Step 6: Follow-up
- Track the status of your application by contacting the business development team
- Step 7: Ongoing submission of documents
- Respond to any requests for documentation or additional information from the Aerospace Research Centre
- Step 8: 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.
Frequently Asked Questions about the NRCC — Gas turbine research facilities Program
What is the NRCC — Gas turbine research facilities?
Fee-for-service facility for aircraft and industrial gas turbine engine manufacturers, component suppliers and system integrators to develop and validate technologies.
Who is eligible for the NRCC — Gas turbine research facilities program?
To be eligible for the NRCC — Gas turbine research facilities program, you must:
No specific company eligibility criteria are provided in the given information.
What expenses are eligible under NRCC — Gas turbine research facilities?
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.
Who can I contact for more information about the NRCC — Gas turbine research facilities?
You can contact National Research Council Canada (NRC).
Where is the NRCC — Gas turbine research facilities available?
The NRCC — Gas turbine research facilities program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the NRCC — Gas turbine research facilities a grant, loan, or tax credit?
NRCC — Gas turbine research facilities is a Researchers And Facilities
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)