Hello,

Imagine having a chance to test your marina, port, or coastal project designs in a state-of-the-art facility. The Large Area Basin offers exactly that. This program is perfect for businesses like yours that need to understand how their projects will perform in real-world conditions. You can simulate waves, currents, and tides, ensuring your designs are robust and safe. This is not just any facility; it’s equipped with advanced technology like wave machines and pumps, providing a controlled environment to refine your designs.

What’s in it for you? Access to expert guidance from experienced researchers who can help you optimize your designs. This means potentially lowering your project costs over time while increasing safety and performance. Although this is a fee-for-service program, the investment is in the cutting-edge resources and expertise you gain. It’s an opportunity to enhance your projects with insights that only a world-class research facility can provide.

Is it easy to qualify? Absolutely. Since your business fits the criteria, you’re already a step ahead. This program is designed for businesses that need detailed studies of hydrodynamics and related processes. By participating, you’re setting your business up for success in challenging marine environments.

This program offers a Grant which means you don't have to repay the funds provided. This financial support is designed to help cover various operational costs associated with your projects.

Eligible Expenses:

• Costs related to conducting large-scale physical model studies.
• Expenses incurred from using specialized equipment like wave machines and computer systems.
• Operational costs including utilities and maintenance of the lab facilities.

Non-Eligible Expenses:

• The grant cannot be used towards purchasing real estate or permanent property improvements.
• It does not cover general overhead costs such as non-project specific staff salaries.

Fees:

• There are no application or processing fees associated with this grant.
• All provided funds are focused entirely on facilitating your research and development efforts without additional financial burdens.

This program offers your business a unique opportunity to access a world-class research facility. You can use the Large Area Basin to conduct detailed studies on hydrodynamics in marinas, ports, and coastal structures. This means you can test and refine your designs in a controlled environment, helping you improve performance and safety.

The facility is equipped with advanced technology, including wave machines and pumps, to simulate real-world conditions. You can study how your projects will handle waves, currents, and tides. This can be crucial for developing infrastructure that withstands harsh marine environments.

Working with this facility gives you access to expert guidance from experienced researchers. They can help you optimize your designs, potentially reducing costs over the lifecycle of your projects. This is a fee-for-service program, so while there is no direct funding, the value lies in the cutting-edge resources and expertise available to you.