NRC — Hygrothermal performance of buildings testing facilities
Highlights
This program is designed for businesses like yours that need to test and validate energy-efficient building systems. By applying, you gain access to world-class testing facilities that simulate real-world conditions, ensuring your products meet industry standards.
Key Benefits:
- Comprehensive Testing Facilities: Full-scale wall and window chambers, a fully instrumented test house, roofing facilities, and specialized concrete labs.
- Advanced Environmental Simulation: Automated chambers that replicate interior and exterior climates over extended periods.
- Expertise and Customization: A one-stop location with a broad spectrum of expertise, tailored to your specific needs.
By participating, you can confidently bring your products to market, knowing they have been rigorously tested and certified. The process is straightforward, making it easier for you to qualify and benefit from these invaluable resources.
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.
Eligible Expenses:
- Research and development activities
- Testing and evaluation of energy-efficient building systems
- Purchase of materials and equipment for testing
- Salaries for project staff directly involved in the testing
Ineligible Expenses:
- General operational costs not related to the project
- Marketing and promotional activities
- Travel expenses unrelated to the testing activities
- Office supplies and administrative costs
Fees:
- There are no application or processing fees associated with this grant program.
Qualifications
- Must be a business operating in Canada.
- Must be involved in the development or manufacturing of energy-efficient building systems or technologies.
- Must require testing and evaluation of products in realistic indoor and outdoor environments.
Must be able to utilize full-scale wall and window chambers, roofing facilities, or concrete laboratories for product testing.
Disqualifications:
- Businesses not operating within Canada.
- Businesses not involved in the building systems or technologies sector.
- Businesses that do not require testing and evaluation of their products in simulated environmental conditions.
Description
This program offers your business a chance to access up to $1,000,000. You can use this money to buy equipment or improve your rented space.
You can use the funds for:
- Commercial kitchen appliances
- Manufacturing machinery
- Computers and IT infrastructure
- Renovating a retail space
For other costs like software or operational expenses, the program can provide up to $150,000.
The federal government guarantees 85% of the loan, giving you a significant 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 what you spend it on.
Program Steps
Gather Necessary Documentation: Prepare the following documents to support your application:
- Business registration details
- Financial statements (e.g., balance sheets, income statements)
- Business plan outlining the intended use of the testing facilities
- Any previous test results or certifications related to your products
Complete the Application Form: Fill out the application form provided by the National Research Council (NRC). Ensure all sections are accurately completed.
Contact NRC for Guidance: Reach out to Chris Pezoulas, Director of Business Development, at 613-993-9502 or via email at [email protected] for any questions or additional information needed.
Submit the Application: Send the completed application form and all required documentation to the NRC. This can be done via email or through their online submission portal, if available.
Review and Follow-Up: After submission, the NRC will review your application. Be prepared to provide any additional information or clarification if requested.
Schedule Testing: Once your application is approved, coordinate with the NRC to schedule the use of the testing facilities. Ensure all logistical details are confirmed.
Conduct Testing: Utilize the NRC's facilities to conduct the necessary tests on your building systems and technologies.
Receive and Review Results: After testing, review the results provided by the NRC. Use these results to support industry certification and labeling for your products.
Implement Findings: Apply the insights gained from the testing to improve your products and ensure they meet performance standards.
Maintain Communication: Keep in touch with the NRC for any future testing needs or additional support.