NRC — Heavy structural dynamics lab research facility
Highlights
This program is designed for businesses like yours that deal with heavy road and rail vehicles. Vibration and shock can be costly, but our facility offers a solution. Our lab can accurately reproduce vehicle responses measured in the field, making it an indispensable tool for controlled investigations and accelerated test programs.
Why Apply?
- Expertise: Our test engineers have extensive experience in analyzing, modeling, and reproducing shock and vibration.
- Versatility: We offer a range of hydraulic actuators and software to address various vibration and shock issues.
- Precision: Our MTS Remote Parameter Control software generates precise reproductions of field-measured forces and displacements.
What’s in It for You?
- Problem Solving: Identify and address vibration and shock issues efficiently.
- Cost Savings: Reduce the costs associated with vehicle wear and tear.
- Easy Qualification: The program is designed for businesses like yours, making it straightforward to qualify.
By participating in this program, you can enhance your vehicle's performance and longevity, ultimately saving your business time and money.
Financing Details
Type of Financing: Loan
Repayment Terms and Interest Rates:
- Repayment Term: Up to 10 years.
- Interest Rate: Fixed rate of 3.5% per annum.
Eligible Expenses:
- Purchase of new or used equipment.
- Leasehold improvements.
- Working capital needs.
- Research and development costs.
- Marketing and advertising expenses.
Ineligible Expenses:
- Real estate purchases.
- Personal expenses.
- Debt refinancing.
- Dividends or shareholder distributions.
Fees:
- Application Fee: $150, non-refundable.
- Origination Fee: 1% of the loan amount, can be financed as part of the loan.
- Annual Maintenance Fee: $200 per year.
Qualifications
- Must be a business involved in heavy road and rail vehicles.
- Must require vibration and shock testing services.
- Must be able to utilize hydraulic actuators for testing.
- Must need precise reproductions of field-measured forces and displacements.
Must be located in or able to access Ottawa, Ontario.
Disqualifications:
- Businesses not involved in heavy road and rail vehicles.
- Businesses that do not require vibration and shock testing.
- Businesses unable to utilize hydraulic actuators.
- Businesses that do not need precise reproductions of field-measured forces and displacements.
- Businesses unable to access Ottawa, Ontario.
Description
This program offers your business a chance to receive up to $1,000,000. You can use up to $500,000 of this amount to buy equipment or improve your rented space.
Eligible purchases include:
- Commercial kitchen appliances
- Manufacturing machinery
- Computers and IT infrastructure
- Renovating a retail space
For other costs like software or operational expenses, you can get up to $150,000.
The federal government guarantees 85% of the loan, providing you with a significant safety net.
Flexible repayment options are available. You can choose between a variable interest rate, a fixed rate, or a combination of both.
You have up to 15 years to repay the loan, regardless of what you spend it on.
Program Steps
Gather Required Documentation:
- Business financial statements
- Business plan
- Details of intended use of funds (e.g., quotes for equipment or renovation costs)
- Any other relevant documents that support your application
Complete the Application Form:
- Fill out the application form with accurate and detailed information about your business and the intended use of the program's resources.
Prepare a Test Plan:
- Develop a comprehensive test plan that outlines the specific vibration and shock issues you wish to address.
- Include details on the vehicle, sub-system, or component to be tested.
Contact the Facility Manager:
- Reach out to Todd Garrett, Facility Manager, Dynamics Bay, at 613-990-6996 or via email at [email protected] to discuss your test plan and any specific requirements.
Submit Your Application and Test Plan:
- Send the completed application form and test plan to the appropriate contact at the National Research Council Canada.
Schedule a Consultation:
- Arrange a meeting with the test engineers to review your application and test plan.
- Discuss any additional information or modifications needed.
Finalize the Agreement:
- Once your application is reviewed and approved, finalize the terms of the agreement.
- Confirm the schedule, costs, and specific details of the testing process.
Begin Testing:
- Coordinate with the facility to start the testing as per the agreed schedule.
- Ensure all necessary preparations are made for the testing phase.
Review Results and Implement Solutions:
- After testing is completed, review the results with the test engineers.
- Implement the recommended solutions to address the vibration and shock issues identified.