How do I apply for NRC — Automotive and Surface Transportation?

Visit Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada's website for application instructions.

Who administers NRC — Automotive and Surface Transportation?

This program is administered by Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada.

Are there similar programs to NRC — Automotive and Surface Transportation?

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NRC — Automotive and Surface Transportation

Q: What benefits does NRC — Automotive and Surface Transportation provide?

NRC — Automotive and Surface Transportation offers: advisory, research support. Collaboration with NRC experts to access research expertise, unique facilities, and advanced technologies. Benefits include support for product development, de-risking new technologies, advancing manufacturing processes, and commercializing innovations. Specific areas of focus cover low-emission ground transportation, climate resilience, digital and sustainable manufacturing, circular economy, and defence/security systems.

Q: What industries are eligible for NRC — Automotive and Surface Transportation?

Eligible industries include: automotive, transportation, ground transportation, manufacturing, advanced manufacturing, defence, security, technology, clean technologies, sustainable manufacturing, circular economy.

Q: What size businesses can apply to NRC — Automotive and Surface Transportation?

This program is available to: small, medium, large.

Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada

🔬 Research & Innovation Partnerships🔬 Research💼 Commercialization🍁 National🏪 Small Business🏭 Manufacturing

Collaborate on automotive and surface transportation R&D

Funding

Contact for details

Deadline

Feb 3, 2026

Status

Ongoing

What Is This Program?

Access technical and advisory services, research facilities and licensing opportunities for automotive research.

What Benefits Are Offered?

advisoryresearch support

Collaboration with NRC experts to access research expertise, unique facilities, and advanced technologies. Benefits include support for product development, de-risking new technologies, advancing manufacturing processes, and commercializing innovations. Specific areas of focus cover low-emission ground transportation, climate resilience, digital and sustainable manufacturing, circular economy, and defence/security systems.

Who Is Eligible?

Business Size: small, medium, large

Industries: automotive, transportation, ground transportation, manufacturing, advanced manufacturing, defence, security, technology, clean technologies, sustainable manufacturing, circular economy

Region: Canada

Other Criteria: Industry partners (from across the supply chain), Academia, Government organizations, Seeking research expertise, facilities, and technologies, Looking to advance manufacturing processes, Engaged in product development and de-risking new technologies, Interested in joining the global value chain in the transportation sector, Focused on researching, discovering, de-risking, developing, and commercializing innovations in surface transportation and manufacturing excellence, Working on low-emission ground transportation, climate resilience and safety in transportation, digital and sustainable manufacturing, circular economy and biodegradable materials, or defence and security systems in transportation