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National Research Council CanadaCanada News Centre2026-05-04T19:05:58-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/news.htmlhttps://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svgAdvancing Canada’s capacity in photonic semiconductors and AI innovationhttps://www.canada.ca/en/national-research-council/news/2026/05/advancing-canadas-capacity-in-photonic-semiconductors-and-ai-innovation.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, announces that work will begin to spin off the National Research Council of Canada (NRC)’s Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre (CPFC) into a commercial entity with firmly Canadian foundations and with Canadian industrial development at its core.

National Research Council Canada2026-05-04T19:05:58-04:00Future spin-off of the NRC’s Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centrehttps://www.canada.ca/en/national-research-council/news/2026/05/future-spin-off-of-the-nrcs-canadian-photonics-fabrication-centre.html

National Research Council Canada2026-05-04T19:05:41-04:00Government of Canada to announce important initiative to advance Canada's photonic semiconductor industryhttps://www.canada.ca/en/national-research-council/news/2026/05/government-of-canada-to-announce-important-initiative-to-advance-canadas-photonic-semiconductor-industry.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, will announce a new development related to the Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre.

National Research Council Canada2026-05-01T18:36:40-04:00Canada advances Defence Industrial Strategy to strengthen security, sovereignty and prosperityhttps://www.canada.ca/en/national-research-council/news/2026/03/canada-advances-defence-industrial-strategy-to-strengthen-security-sovereignty-and-prosperity.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, and the Honourable Stephen Fuhr, Secretary of State (Defence Procurement), announce new investments under Canada's Defence Industrial Strategy.

National Research Council Canada2026-03-09T12:32:44-04:00New programs to support Canada's Defence Industrial Strategyhttps://www.canada.ca/en/national-research-council/news/2026/03/new-programs-to-support-canadas-defence-industrial-strategy.html

National Research Council Canada2026-03-09T12:28:40-04:00Government of Canada to announce new investments to strengthen defence industrial capacity under Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategyhttps://www.canada.ca/en/national-research-council/news/2026/03/government-of-canada-to-announce-new-investments-to-strengthen-defence-industrial-capacity-under-canadas-defence-industrial-strategy.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, and the Honourable Stephen Fuhr, Secretary of State (Defence Procurement), will announce new investments under Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy.

National Research Council Canada2026-03-06T16:58:01-05:00Minister Joly announces over $240 million to boost defence innovation support for Canadian small and medium-sized businesses developing dual-use technologieshttps://www.canada.ca/en/national-research-council/news/2026/01/minister-joly-announces-over-240-million-to-boost-defence-innovation-support-for-canadian-small-and-medium-sized-businesses-developing-dual-use-tec.html

NRC IRAP is launching Defence Industry Assist to provide advice and funding to high-potential, innovative SMEs, to advance made-in-Canada defence and dual-use technologies.

National Research Council Canada2026-01-09T12:00:21-05:00NRC IRAP and Innovate BC invest in high-impact cleantech projects through the BC Fast Pilot programhttps://www.canada.ca/en/national-research-council/news/2025/09/nrc-irap-and-innovate-bc-invest-in-high-impact-cleantech-projects-through-the-bc-fast-pilot-program.html

7th round of funding will help 11 British Columbia (B.C.) companies pilot technologies that will support the development of a more sustainable, inclusive and innovative B.C. economy.

National Research Council Canada2025-09-24T12:00:00-04:00Canada and UK partner to build a stronger semiconductor supply chainhttps://www.canada.ca/en/national-research-council/news/2025/07/canada-and-uk-partner-to-build-a-stronger-semiconductor-supply-chain.html

The National Research Council of Canada (NRC), United Kingdom-based Compound Semiconductor Applications (CSA) Catapult and Quebec-based MiQro Innovation Collaborative Centre (C2MI) have strengthened their collaboration to build a strong and resilient semiconductor supply chain for both countries, and other G7 countries.

National Research Council Canada2025-07-03T09:00:20-04:00Canada and Germany wrap up a milestone year of global collaboration as Eureka Network co-chairshttps://www.canada.ca/en/national-research-council/news/2025/06/canada-and-germany-wrap-up-a-milestone-year-of-global-collaboration-as-eureka-network-co-chairs.html

After a groundbreaking year, Canada and Germany concluded their historic co-chairship of the Eureka Network. For the first time in the network’s history, 2 countries jointly led the world’s largest public network for research and innovation.

National Research Council Canada2025-06-30T11:00:05-04:00NRC IRAP and Innovate BC invest in British Columbia cleantech projects through BC Fast Pilot programhttps://www.canada.ca/en/national-research-council/news/2025/02/nrc-irap-and-innovate-bc-invest-in-british-columbia-cleantech-projects-through-bc-fast-pilot-program.html

The National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program and Innovate BC are investing $1.5M in funding across twelve B.C.-based innovative pilot demonstration projects.

National Research Council Canada2025-02-04T13:00:08-05:00The National Research Council of Canada launches consultations to study single egress design in residential buildingshttps://www.canada.ca/en/national-research-council/news/2024/08/the-national-research-council-of-canada-launches-consultations-to-study-single-egress-design-in-residential-buildings.html

Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science, and Industry, announced that the National Research Council of Canada has launched consultations to study single egress design in residential buildings design..

National Research Council Canada2024-09-04T15:00:03-04:00Canada and Germany announced as 2024–2025 co-chairs of the Eureka Networkhttps://www.canada.ca/en/national-research-council/news/2024/06/canada-and-germany-announced-as-20242025-co-chairs-of-the-eureka-network.html

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announces Canada has been selected as a co-chair of Eureka for 2024–2025, with Germany.

National Research Council Canada2024-06-12T08:57:21-04:00Canada becomes member of SKAO radio astronomy projecthttps://www.canada.ca/en/national-research-council/news/2024/05/canada-becomes-member-of-skao-radio-astronomy-project.html

Today, the Honourable Francois-Phillipe Champagne, Canada's Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry is pleased to announce that Canada is now a member of the Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO). This membership is the culmination of more than 20 years of Canadian leadership and international collaboration in the Square Kilometre Array project.

National Research Council Canada2024-06-03T08:30:02-04:00Government of Canada supporting Acentury Inc. in developing semiconductor technologies for wireless communicationshttps://www.canada.ca/en/national-research-council/news/2024/03/government-of-canada-supporting-acentury-inc-in-developing-semiconductor-technologies-for-wireless-communications.html

Acentury Inc is receiving advisory services and up to $826,400.00 in funding through the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program.

National Research Council Canada2024-03-15T16:00:22-04:00National Research Council of Canada announces funding for Canada–UK quantum collaborationshttps://www.canada.ca/en/national-research-council/news/2024/02/national-research-council-of-canada-announces-funding-for-canadauk-quantum-collaborations.html

The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is pleased to announce that 11 Canadian firms are receiving funding to collaborate on projects with U.K. partners. The firms were selected following a joint Canada–UK R&D call for proposals by the NRC and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).

National Research Council Canada2024-02-14T09:00:07-05:00NRC IRAP and Innovate BC invest in British Columbia cleantech businesses through BC Fast Pilot programhttps://www.canada.ca/en/national-research-council/news/2023/11/nrc-irap-and-innovate-bc-invest-in-british-columbia-cleantech-businesses-through-bc-fast-pilot-program.html

The National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) and Innovate BC invest in British Columbia cleantech businesses through B.C. Fast Pilot program

National Research Council Canada2023-12-04T12:00:20-05:00New Killam Fellowship named after NRC scientisthttps://www.canada.ca/en/national-research-council/news/2023/11/new-killam-fellowship-named-after-nrc-scientist.html

New Killam Fellowship named after NRC scientist

National Research Council Canada2023-12-04T09:11:58-05:00Government of Canada invests in BioTwin to fund innovative artificial intelligence technologyhttps://www.canada.ca/en/national-research-council/news/2023/11/government-of-canada-invests-in-biotwin-to-fund-innovative-artificial-intelligence-technology.html

Today, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Member of Parliament for Québec, on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, celebrated the success of BioTwin and announced that the company is receiving advisory services and up to $425,000 in funding through the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP).

National Research Council Canada2023-11-17T10:00:07-05:00Tour of the NRC’s Advanced Manufacturing Research Facility in Winnipeghttps://www.canada.ca/en/national-research-council/news/2023/09/tour-of-the-nrcs-advanced-manufacturing-research-facility-in-winnipeg.html

Members of the media are invited to attend a tour of the recently built National Research Council of Canada’s (NRC) Advanced manufacturing research facility in Winnipeg.

National Research Council Canada2023-09-22T11:55:52-04:00Not-for-profit corporation assumes responsibility for operating the Biologics Manufacturing Centrehttps://www.canada.ca/en/national-research-council/news/2023/04/not-for-profit-corporation-assumes-responsibility-for-operating-the-biologics-manufacturing-centre.html

The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) and CCRM announced today that the not-for-profit corporation Biologics Manufacturing Centre (BMC) Inc. has officially assumed responsibility for the operations of the Biologics Manufacturing Centre.

National Research Council Canada2023-04-20T12:30:00-04:00Statement by NRC President Iain Stewarthttps://www.canada.ca/en/national-research-council/news/2023/02/statement-by-nrc-president-iain-stewart.html

Below is a statement from Iain Stewart, President of the National Research Council of Canada.

National Research Council Canada2023-02-23T09:15:11-05:00Canada announces intention to become full member of international SKAO radio astronomy projecthttps://www.canada.ca/en/national-research-council/news/2023/01/canada-announces-intention-to-become-full-member-of-international-skao-radio-astronomy-project.html

Today, the Honourable François Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced Canada’s intention to proceed to full membership in the Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO).

National Research Council Canada2023-01-24T12:00:07-05:00Government of Canada announces new collaborative approach for National Model Codeshttps://www.canada.ca/en/national-research-council/news/2022/11/government-of-canada-announces-new-collaborative-approach-for-national-model-codes1.html

Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry announced a new governance model for the National Model Codes development system.

National Research Council Canada2022-11-22T14:09:34-05:00New governance model for harmonized construction code developmenthttps://www.canada.ca/en/national-research-council/news/2022/11/new-governance-model-for-harmonized-construction-code-development.html

Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry announced a new governance model for the National Model Codes development system.

National Research Council Canada2022-11-22T14:05:17-05:00Appointments to the National Research Council of Canadahttps://www.canada.ca/en/national-research-council/news/2022/10/appointments-to-the-national-research-council-of-canada.html

Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry announced the renewal of council members for the NRC.

National Research Council Canada2022-10-06T13:00:09-04:00Government of Canada invests in world class research on environmental sustainability, health innovation and morehttps://www.canada.ca/en/national-research-council/news/2022/08/government-of-canada-invests-in-world-class-research-on-environmental-sustainability-health-innovation-and-more.html

The Honourable François Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced an investment of more than $19 million from the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) to advance over 60 world class innovative research projects under the NRC's Ideation Fund initiatives, Challenge programs and the Global Innovation Clusters support program.

National Research Council Canada2022-08-24T13:12:07-04:00Canada announces full membership in the Eureka networkhttps://www.canada.ca/en/national-research-council/news/2022/06/canada-announces-full-membership-in-the-eureka-network.html

Today, at the Eureka Global Innovation Summit in Lisbon, Portugal, Ambassador Stéphane Dion, Special Envoy to the European Union (E.U.) and Europe, officially signed Canada’s full membership in the Eureka network.

National Research Council Canada2022-06-22T14:00:14-04:00National Research Council of Canada launches new research program focusing on improving quality of life for Northernershttps://www.canada.ca/en/national-research-council/news/2022/03/national-research-council-of-canada-launches-new-research-program-focusing-on-improving-the-quality-of-life-for-northerners.html

Today, the Honourable François Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced the launch of the National Research Council of Canada's (NRC) Arctic and Northern Challenge program. With an initial investment of over $20 million to fund research projects over the next 7 years, the program is committed to prioritizing northern-led research projects that have a strong focus on Northern capacity building.

National Research Council Canada2022-03-02T13:40:21-05:00Statement by the National Research Council of Canadahttps://www.canada.ca/en/national-research-council/news/2021/10/statement-by-the-national-research-council-of-canada.html

Statement by the National Research Council of Canada

National Research Council Canada2021-10-14T19:49:01-04:00Government of Canada funding research collaborations for breakthrough technologieshttps://www.canada.ca/en/national-research-council/news/2021/08/government-of-canada-funding-research-collaborations-for-breakthrough-technologies.html

Today, the Honourable François Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced more than $23 million in funding from the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) to advance 114 innovative research projects under the NRC’s Ideation Fund initiatives, Challenge programs and the Supercluster support programs.

National Research Council Canada2021-08-06T13:52:40-04:00