This program is designed for businesses like yours that are looking to innovate and improve their manufacturing processes. By participating, you can access state-of-the-art laser processing and surface modification technologies. These advanced tools can help you create high-value products, enhance performance, and reduce production costs.

Why Apply?

• Access to Cutting-Edge Technology: Utilize laser consolidation, cladding, and microfabrication to produce complex components and prototypes.
• Enhanced Product Lifespan: Increase the durability and functionality of your tools and products, potentially extending their lifespan by over 600%.
• Cost and Time Efficiency: Reduce production costs and time with high-precision manufacturing processes.

What’s in it for You?

• Competitive Advantage: Gain a technological edge with access to NRC's world-class expertise and facilities.
• Flexible Financing: The program offers collaborative research and development opportunities, making it easier to integrate these technologies into your business.
• Easy Qualification: The program is designed for businesses like yours, ensuring a straightforward application process.

By being approved, you can significantly improve your manufacturing capabilities, leading to better products and increased profitability.

Type of Financing: Grant

Repayment Terms and Interest Rates:

• No repayment required.
• No interest rates apply.

Eligible Expenses:

• Research and development projects.
• Equipment and materials necessary for advanced manufacturing.
• Costs associated with collaborative projects.
• Fees for services provided by the NRC facility.

Ineligible Expenses:

• General operational costs not related to the project.
• Marketing and advertising expenses.
• Travel expenses not directly tied to the project.

Fees:

• No application fees.
• No document preparation fees.
• No administrative fees.

This program offers your business a chance to access advanced manufacturing technologies. You can use these technologies to create high-value products and improve your production processes. The facility specializes in laser processing, surface modification, and microfabrication.

Key benefits for your business include:

• Laser Consolidation: Produce complex parts directly from CAD designs. This is ideal for making functional metallic prototypes and small production runs of critical components.
• Laser Cladding: Enhance tool life by adding high-performance materials where needed. This can extend tool lifespan by more than 600%, reducing production costs and time.
• Surface Engineering and Microfabrication: Improve product quality and performance with high-precision micromachining, specialty coatings, and surface texturing.

By partnering with this facility, you gain access to world-class expertise and state-of-the-art equipment. This can give your business a competitive edge, improve your fabrication processes, and add new functionalities to your products.

1. Gather Required Documentation:

   • Business registration documents
   • Financial statements (last two years)
   • Business plan
   • Details of intended use of services (e.g., project proposals, CAD designs)
   • Any relevant patents or intellectual property documentation

2. Contact NRC Business Development:

   • Reach out to David Fraser, Director of Business Development
   • Telephone: 519-430-7095
   • Email: [email protected]

3. Schedule a Consultation:

   • Arrange a meeting with NRC experts to discuss your project needs and objectives
   • Understand the specific services and technologies that can benefit your business

4. Develop a Project Proposal:

   • Work with NRC experts to create a detailed project proposal
   • Include project scope, timeline, and expected outcomes

5. Submit the Project Proposal:

   • Send the completed project proposal to the NRC for review
   • Ensure all required documentation is included

6. Review and Feedback:

   • NRC will review your proposal and provide feedback
   • Be prepared to make any necessary revisions based on their input

7. Finalize Agreement:

   • Once the proposal is approved, finalize the terms of the agreement
   • Discuss any fees, timelines, and specific deliverables

8. Commence Project:

   • Begin the project as per the agreed terms
   • Maintain regular communication with NRC to ensure project milestones are met

9. Monitor Progress:

   • Keep track of project progress and report any issues or changes
   • Work closely with NRC experts to address any challenges

10. Complete and Review:

    • Upon project completion, review the outcomes with NRC
    • Discuss any follow-up actions or additional support needed

By following these steps, you can effectively utilize the NRC's advanced manufacturing technologies to enhance your business operations.