NRC — Manufacturing and Automotive Innovation Hub
Highlights
This program is perfect for your business. It offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with top experts and access cutting-edge technology. The NRC Manufacturing and Automotive Innovation Hub provides a flexible, collaborative workspace where you can develop advanced manufacturing processes and automotive technologies.
What You Get:
- Access to a 75,000-square-foot facility with state-of-the-art labs and equipment.
- Collaboration with NRC specialists who have extensive industry experience.
- Confidential workspaces to protect your proprietary information.
- Advanced manufacturing capabilities including laser micromachining, robotic vision systems, and data-driven factory automation.
Why Apply:
- Accelerate your projects with expert assistance and efficient processes.
- Reduce costs and time for testing and validation of new technologies.
- Develop high-value products and technologies that can set you apart from competitors.
- Easy qualification for businesses in the automotive and manufacturing sectors.
By joining this program, you will gain a competitive edge, enhance your product offerings, and bring innovative solutions to market faster.
Financing Details
Type of Financing: Grant
Repayment Terms and Interest Rates:
- No repayment required.
- No interest rates apply.
Eligible Expenses:
- Research and development (R&D) activities.
- Purchase of equipment and materials for R&D.
- Salaries and wages for staff involved in R&D.
- Travel expenses related to R&D projects.
- Costs for patenting and intellectual property protection.
Use of Funds:
- Funds cannot be used for general operational expenses.
- Funds cannot be used for marketing or sales activities.
- Funds cannot be used for debt repayment.
Fees:
- No application fees.
- No administrative fees.
Qualifications
- Must be a manufacturer, integrator, or equipment maker.
- Must be part of the automotive and manufacturing supply chain.
- Must be located in or have operations in Canada.
- Must be involved in developing advanced manufacturing processes or automotive technologies.
- Must be willing to collaborate with NRC specialists and Canada's research ecosystem.
Must be interested in adopting Industry 4.0 technologies.
Disqualifications:
- Businesses outside the automotive and manufacturing sectors.
- Businesses unwilling to collaborate on-site with NRC specialists.
- Businesses not located in or without operations in Canada.
Description
The NRC Manufacturing and Automotive Innovation Hub offers a unique opportunity for your business to collaborate with top experts in the field. Located in London, Ontario, this 75,000-square-foot facility provides a collaborative workspace where you can work alongside NRC specialists and access Canada's research ecosystem.
Your business can benefit from:
- Advanced manufacturing processes: Develop and visualize cutting-edge manufacturing techniques.
- Automotive technology integration: Innovate with connected/autonomous vehicles, vehicle lightweighting, and alternative propulsion/electrification.
- Industry 4.0 technologies: Utilize robotic vision systems, manufacturing analytics, and data-driven factory automation.
Key features include:
- Confidential workspaces: Secure areas for developing and demonstrating new technologies.
- Access to expert assistance: Work with highly credentialed staff with industry experience.
- Flexible and modular setup: Rapidly solve industry problems and accelerate project time-to-market.
This hub is designed to help your business become an industry leader by providing technical solutions that can be directly applied to your products and processes.
Program Steps
Gather Required Documentation:
- Business Plan
- Financial Statements (last two years)
- Project Proposal
- Proof of Business Registration
- Identification Documents for Business Owners
Complete the Application Form:
- Fill out the official application form provided by the NRC.
- Ensure all sections are completed accurately.
Prepare a Project Proposal:
- Outline the project’s objectives, timeline, and expected outcomes.
- Include details on how the project aligns with the capabilities and goals of the NRC Manufacturing and Automotive Innovation Hub.
Submit the Application:
- Send the completed application form and all required documentation to the designated NRC contact person.
- Ensure the submission is before any specified deadlines.
Schedule a Consultation:
- Contact the NRC to schedule a consultation meeting.
- Discuss your project in detail with NRC specialists and address any questions they may have.
Review and Feedback:
- NRC will review your application and project proposal.
- Be prepared to provide additional information or clarification if requested.
Approval and Agreement:
- Upon approval, review the terms and conditions of the collaboration agreement.
- Sign the agreement to formalize the partnership.
Project Initiation:
- Begin the project as per the agreed timeline.
- Maintain regular communication with NRC specialists throughout the project duration.