The National Research Council (NRC) is the Government of Canada’s premier organization for research and development.
The NRC partners with Canadian industry to take research impacts from the lab to the marketplace, where people can experience the benefits. This market-driven focus delivers innovation faster, enhances people’s lives and addresses some of the world’s most pressing problems. We are responsive, creative and uniquely placed to partner with Canadian industry, to invest in strategic R&D programming that will address critical issues for our future.
Each year our scientists, engineers and business experts work closely with thousands of Canadian firms, helping them bring new technologies to market. We have the people, expertise, services, licensing opportunities, national facilities and global networks to support Canadian businesses.
Learn more about:
- Research and Development – Learn about our broad expertise, research and testing facilities, collaborations, technical services and intellectual property.
- Support for Technology Innovation – Get funding and advice from the Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP).
- Certifications, Evaluations, and Standards – Codes, materials testing, lab certifications, reference materials, official time and more.
- Areas of Research – Find a specialized research centre to help accelerate scientific breakthroughs and innovation.
- Challenge Programs – Industry partnerships to advance high-risk, high-reward research that address Canadian priorities.
- Open Calls for Proposals and Expressions of Interest – Find the complete list of calls for proposals and expressions of interest currently available.