The rank and file at the National Research Council will have their voices heard at the federal Cabinet table this spring following an internal consultation that identified ways in which the agency can best support Canada’s innovation priorities.
Organization: National Research Council
Pond, SNC-Lavalin partner on CO2 conversion and recycling
Pond Technologies Inc is partnering with global engineering and construction giant SNC-Lavalin to take its carbon dioxide conversion and recycling technology worldwide.
CFI awards support operations and maintenance of 12 major science facilities
The Canada Foundation has awarded $328.5 million into 17 research facilities at 12 universities across the country, leveraging $492.75 million for a total of $821.25 million.
NRC-Compute Canada collaboration seeks to add value to ballooning astronomy data
Compute Canada (CC) and the National Research Council’s astronomy and astrophysics facilities have teamed up to give astronomers greater computational power needed to process and analyze data from powerful telescopes around the globe.
GRDI launches two new genomics projects
The federal Genomics Research and Development Initiative (GRDI) has announced $4 million for two new projects as part of a multi-departmental initiative to position themselves as key national and international players in the genomics field. The Antimicrobial Resistance project will explore how to make food production safer by reducing bacterial and microbial resistance. The EcoBiomics…
Correction
In an article on the National Research Council in the October 27/16 issue of RE$EARCH MONEY, president Iain Stewart was mistakenly described as a vocalizer. The correct word is mobilizer. We apologize for the error….
Germany, Canada strengthen commercialization ties
The German Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy and the National Research Council (NRC) signed a declaration of intent this week to stimulate and fund innovation-driven collaborations among German and Canadian small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The signing took place as part of bilateral meetings between Iris Gleicke, Parliamentary Secretary to the Federal Minister of…
NRC updates national energy building codes
The National Research Council has introduced a suite of changes to the National Energy Code for Buildings, harmonizing the code with current energy efficiency regulations and industry standards. The 90 changes impact standards for lighting, service water, HVAC systems and enclosed ventilation systems. Part of the Canadian Energy Strategy, the updated codes will improve the…
NRC and Chinese S&T ministry sign innovation LOI
The National Research Council has signed a Letter of Intent with the Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology to promote, select and fund innovation-driven collaboration between small- and medium-sized enterprises from both nations. The LOI was signed last month in Ottawa as part of the 6th meeting of the Canada-China Joint Committee on Science, Technology…
CAE Healthcare launched NRC-developed neurosimulator
CAE Healthcare has launched a neurosurgery simulator for training surgeons developed by the National Research Council (NRC). The NeuroVR simulator is currently in use at 15 sites and has been validated in several clinical studies. The simulator has 37 training modules that provide a training environment for open cranial and endoscopic brain surgery procedures.The system…
Applied PeR$pectives
Building with CCNB-INNOV… Relationships that go a Long Way! CCNB-INNOV, the applied research and development arm of CCNB has adapted its range of services to better meet the unique needs of the regional shipbuilding industry.
 |
Applied PeR$pectives is a new monthly blog dedicated to highlighting the innovative work being done in the college and institute community. |
|---|
Fast Policy Facts
 |
December 12, 2018: Requiem for a National Network Program
|
|---|
Research Money on Twitter
Loading tweets...