NRC — Indoor environment testing research facilities
Highlights
This program is designed for businesses like yours that are involved in construction projects or developing new building technologies. By participating, you gain access to state-of-the-art laboratories and facilities that can help you test and refine your products. This means you can ensure your technologies meet industry standards and improve occupant comfort, satisfaction, and health.
Key Benefits:
- Advanced Testing Facilities: Access to unique sound transmission, energy efficiency, and air quality testing labs.
- Expertise and Experience: Benefit from the NRC's proven research knowledge and practical experience.
- Realistic Conditions: Test your products in the most realistic conditions to get quantifiable results.
What's in it for You:
- Accelerate Market Adoption: Proven data and results can help you meet certification standards faster.
- Cost-Effective Solutions: Develop technologies that are energy-efficient and cost-effective.
- Enhanced Product Performance: Ensure your products perform well in real-world conditions.
Qualifying for this program is straightforward, and the support you receive can significantly enhance your product development process.
Financing Details
Type of Financing: Grant
Eligible Expenses:
- Research and development activities
- Testing and evaluation of new technologies
- Equipment and materials necessary for testing
- Salaries for staff involved in the project
- Consulting fees related to the project
Ineligible Expenses:
- General operational costs not related to the project
- Marketing and advertising expenses
- Travel unrelated to the project
- Office supplies and administrative costs
Fees:
- No application fees
- No repayment required
Qualifications
- Must be a business involved in construction projects or new building technologies.
- Must require product development and evaluation for indoor environments.
- Must need services related to sound transmission, energy efficiency, or air quality.
Must be interested in improving occupant comfort in commercial or residential applications.
Disqualifications:
- Businesses not involved in construction or building technologies.
- Businesses not requiring indoor environment testing or product evaluation.
- Businesses not focused on sound transmission, energy efficiency, or air quality improvement.
Description
This program offers your business access to state-of-the-art laboratories and facilities for indoor environment testing. You can use these facilities to test and develop new technologies that improve the comfort, satisfaction, and health of building occupants. This can be a game-changer for your construction projects or new building technologies.
Key benefits include:
- Sound Transmission Testing: Measure airborne and impact sound transmission through building elements.
- Energy Efficiency Testing: Evaluate heating and ventilation systems in both residential and office settings.
- Air Quality Testing: Assess the off-gassing of chemicals, mould growth, and the effectiveness of ventilation strategies.
By using these advanced facilities, you can get quantifiable results and proven data to meet industry standards and accelerate market adoption of your products. This can help you ensure your products are top-notch and ready for the market.
Program Steps
Gather Required Documentation: Prepare the following documents to support your application:
- Business plan
- Financial statements
- Details of the new technology you wish to develop or evaluate
- Any previous research or performance data related to the technology
Contact NRC Business Development: Reach out to Chris Pezoulas, Director of Business Development, via telephone at 613-993-9502 or email at [email protected] to express your interest and get initial guidance.
Complete the Application Form: Fill out the application form provided by the NRC. Ensure all sections are completed accurately and thoroughly.
Submit Application and Documentation: Send your completed application form along with the required documentation to the NRC. This can be done via email or through any other submission method specified by the NRC.
Review and Follow-Up: After submission, the NRC will review your application. Be prepared to provide additional information or clarification if requested. Follow up with the NRC contact person to check the status of your application.
Schedule Facility Use: Once your application is approved, work with the NRC to schedule the use of their facilities. Plan your testing and development activities according to the availability of the facilities.
Conduct Testing and Evaluation: Utilize the NRC's state-of-the-art laboratories and facilities to conduct your testing and evaluation. Ensure you follow all guidelines and protocols provided by the NRC.
Review Results and Next Steps: After completing your testing, review the results with the NRC experts. Discuss the next steps for your technology development and any further support the NRC can provide.