The National Research Council of Canada announced a partnership with Simon Fraser University to establish a West Coast collaboration to increase capacity in artificial intelligence and data science research and training in Canada. The full release is available online. Call 613-991-1431.
The National Research Council of Canada opened a new advanced materials research facility to serve as a national clean energy hub, supporting and undertaking foundational research of new materials for clean energy and other applications and transitioning them to industrial use. The facility will bring companies, government, and universities together to collaborate on breakthrough projects … Read more
The National Research Council of Canada and BDC are pleased to announce the signing of a new memorandum of understanding to launch their new partnership. The partnership is designed to accelerate the research and development projects of Canadian small and medium-sized businesses through technical and business innovation advice, financial assistance and industry connections. The full release is … Read more
Innovation, Science and Industry Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.) announced $44.5 million in funding for 201 projects that support research collaborations between academia, industry, and Canada’s federal scientists. This funding includes: over $730,000 through the High-throughput and Secure Networks Challenge program to support 11 projects as part of a consortium of 16 organizations working on research and development for … Read more
National Research Council of Canada researchers have developed a high-precision forming process that makes Canada a world leader in this emerging sector. The NRC has licensed the technology to Red River College for training and demonstration purposes. Funded by Western Economic Diversification Canada, the aim of the training centre is to help foster the skills of Canada’s … Read more
The National Research Council of Canada formally recognized the scientific impact of the HEK 293 cell line, originally created by Dr. Frank Graham nearly 50 years ago, and its importance in the production of biologic molecules, including current COVID-19 vaccine product candidates. The full release is available online. Call 613-991-1431.
The National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program and Innovate BC have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to invest more than $2M in research and development funding for 22 new projects through the B.C. Fast Pilot Program. The full release is available online. Call 613-991-1431.
The National Research Council of Canada announced Tronosjet Manufacturing Inc. is receiving advisory services and up to $95,000 in research and development funding from the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program. Using additive manufacturing technologies, Tronosjet Manufacturing Inc. is developing 3D‑printed nasal testing swabs which will be used in testing kits to detect … Read more
The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) announced a collaboration with CanSino Biologics Inc. to advance bioprocessing and clinical development in Canada of a candidate vaccine against COVID-19. Referred to as Ad5-nCoV, the vaccine candidate received Chinese regulatory approval earlier this year, allowing CanSino Biologics to move ahead with human clinical trials in China. It is one … Read more
On February 11, a symposium brought together women from across the Government of Canada working in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields to recognize their contributions to science and technology. The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) hosted the event to celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, and to launch the … Read more
