NRC — Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre
Highlights
This program is a fantastic opportunity for your business. It offers engineering and manufacturing services for photonic devices, integrated circuits, and gallium nitride electronics. You can benefit from commercial-grade prototyping and pilot-run production facilities. This means you can bring your innovative ideas to life with expert support.
Key Benefits:
- Custom manufacturable process flows for complex components
- Design and testing services to ensure quality and performance
- Quality control and failure analysis tools for mid and post-process assurance
The financing provided by this program is unique because it includes foundry services, design and modeling, and test and characterization. This comprehensive support can help you achieve the device performance necessary for your applications. The program is designed to be accessible, making it easier for you to qualify and benefit from these advanced capabilities.
Financing Details
Type of Financing: Grant
Repayment Terms and Interest Rates:
- This is a non-repayable grant. There are no repayment terms or interest rates associated with this funding.
Eligible Expenses:
- Equipment and machinery
- Research and development costs
- Prototyping and pilot production
- Design and testing services
- Quality control and failure analysis tools
Ineligible Expenses:
- General operational costs
- Marketing and advertising expenses
- Travel and accommodation
- Office supplies and administrative costs
Fees:
- There are no fees associated with this grant program.
Qualifications
- Must be located at 1200 Montreal Road, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0R6.
- Must require engineering and manufacturing services.
- Must need commercial-grade prototyping or pilot-run production facilities.
- Must be involved in the fabrication of photonic devices, photonic integrated circuits, or gallium nitride electronics.
- Must need design and testing services for photonic devices.
Must require quality control and failure analysis tools for mid and post-process quality assurance and troubleshooting.
Disqualifications:
- Businesses not located in Ottawa, Ontario.
- Businesses not involved in photonic device fabrication or related fields.
- Businesses that do not need engineering, manufacturing, or prototyping services.
Description
This program offers your business a chance to receive up to $1,000,000. You can use this money to buy equipment, improve your rented space, or cover other essential costs.
You can use the funds for:
- Commercial kitchen appliances
- Manufacturing machinery
- Computers and IT infrastructure
- Renovating a retail space
For operational costs like software or working capital, you can get up to $150,000.
The government guarantees 85% of the loan, giving you a strong safety net.
Flexible repayment options are available. You can choose between a variable interest rate, a fixed one, or a combination of both. You have up to 15 years to repay the loan, regardless of how you use the funds.
Program Steps
Gather Required Documentation: Prepare the necessary documents for the application. These include:
- Business Plan
- Financial Statements
- Details of intended use of the program services
- Any relevant technical specifications or project plans
Contact the Program Representative: Reach out to Michael Davison, the Business Development Challenge Program representative, via email at [email protected]. This will help you get specific guidance and support for your application.
Complete the Application Form: Fill out the application form provided by the Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre. Ensure all sections are completed accurately.
Submit the Application: Send the completed application form along with the required documentation to the designated contact or submission portal provided by the program.
Review and Follow-Up: After submission, stay in touch with the program representative to track the status of your application. Be prepared to provide any additional information or clarification if requested.
Approval and Next Steps: Once your application is approved, review the terms and conditions provided. Follow the instructions for the next steps, which may include project initiation, scheduling, and coordination with the CPFC team.