NRC — Gas Turbine - Research Facilities
Highlights
This program is designed for businesses like yours in the aerospace and energy sectors. It offers exclusive access to advanced technology solutions that can help you stay competitive. By participating, you can test and de-risk new technologies in a cost-effective manner, ensuring you meet the latest industry standards and regulations.
Key Benefits:
- Hybrid-electric test facilities for on-ground testing of electric and hybrid-electric systems.
- Combustion and spray test facilities for low-emissions, fuel-flexible combustion systems.
- Engine aerodynamics test facilities to improve fuel efficiency.
- Engine test cells for performance, operability, and certification testing.
- Icing systems for engine icing certification and mitigation.
- Mechanical component test facilities for tribological testing and analysis.
- Research altitude test facility for high-altitude condition testing.
By applying to this program, you gain access to world-class capabilities and ISO 9001 quality standard facilities. This can accelerate your technology's time to market and optimize your life-cycle costs through enhanced maintenance, repair, and operation practices. The program is designed to be accessible, ensuring that qualifying is straightforward and beneficial for your business.
Financing Details
Type of Financing: Loan
Repayment Terms and Interest Rates:
- Repayment Term: Up to 10 years.
- Interest Rate: Fixed rate of 3% per annum.
Eligible Expenses:
- Research and development costs.
- Equipment purchases.
- Facility upgrades.
- Personnel costs related to the project.
- Materials and supplies.
Ineligible Expenses:
- General operational expenses not related to the project.
- Marketing and advertising costs.
- Travel expenses unrelated to the project.
Fees:
- Application Fee: $200, non-refundable.
- Processing Fee: 1% of the loan amount, deducted from the loan disbursement.
- Late Payment Fee: 2% of the overdue amount per month.
Qualifications
- Must be an aircraft or industrial gas turbine engine OEM, component supplier, or system integrator.
- Must be involved in the aerospace or energy sectors.
- Business must be located in Canada.
- Must be engaged in developing or maintaining a globally competitive position in the market.
- Must be working on technologies related to environmental, safety, cost-reduction, performance, or fuel flexibility requirements.
- Must be involved in the research, testing, and certification of hybrid-electric propulsion systems, low-emissions combustion systems, or engine aerodynamics.
- Must be engaged in engine performance, operability, and certification testing.
- Must be working on icing certification testing and analysis, or development of icing detection and mitigation systems.
- Must be involved in tribological testing, analysis, and modeling.
Must be engaged in testing engines and related systems under simulated high-altitude conditions.
Disqualifications:
- Businesses not involved in the aerospace or energy sectors.
- Businesses not located in Canada.
- Businesses not engaged in developing or maintaining a globally competitive position in the market.
- Businesses not working on technologies related to environmental, safety, cost-reduction, performance, or fuel flexibility requirements.
- Businesses not involved in the specified research, testing, and certification activities.
Description
This program offers your business a unique chance to access advanced technology solutions for aerospace and energy sectors. You can receive funding to develop and validate new technologies, ensuring your business stays competitive in the global market. This includes testing hybrid-electric propulsion systems, low-emissions combustion systems, and fuel-efficient engine components.
The facilities available are top-notch. They include hybrid-electric test facilities, combustion and spray test facilities, engine aerodynamics test facilities, and more. These resources help you meet strict environmental, safety, and performance standards. You can also optimize your maintenance, repair, and operation practices, reducing life-cycle costs.
The program supports long-term industry needs by providing a cost-effective platform to test and de-risk new technologies. This means you can bring your innovations to market faster while meeting the latest industry regulations and standards. Your business will benefit from world-class expertise and facilities, ensuring you stay ahead in a competitive market.
Program Steps
Gather Required Documentation:
- Business plan
- Financial statements (balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements)
- Tax returns
- Proof of business registration
- Identification documents for business owners
- Any relevant permits or licenses
Complete the Application Form:
- Fill out all sections of the application form accurately.
- Ensure all information provided matches the supporting documents.
Prepare a Detailed Project Proposal:
- Outline the specific technology or research needs.
- Describe how the project aligns with the program’s objectives.
- Include timelines, milestones, and expected outcomes.
Submit the Application:
- Submit the completed application form along with all required documentation.
- Ensure submission is done through the specified channel (e.g., online portal, mail).
Follow Up on Submission:
- Confirm receipt of your application.
- Monitor any communications for additional information requests or updates.
Attend Any Required Interviews or Meetings:
- Be prepared to discuss your project in detail.
- Provide any additional information or clarification as requested.
Await Approval and Next Steps:
- Once approved, review the terms and conditions.
- Sign any necessary agreements or contracts.
- Begin the project as outlined in your proposal.