National Research Council Canada

About National Research Council Canada

National Research Council Canada is a government organization and the country's largest research and innovation organization, located in the Old Masonville neighborhood of London. It serves as a partner to Canadian industry, aiming to move research impacts from the laboratory to the marketplace to address pressing economic, social, and environmental challenges. The organization offers a wide range of services, including the Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP), which provides advice, connections, and funding for small and medium-sized businesses. Other offerings include research and development through 12 research centres, IP licensing opportunities, and library and data collections. The NRC also provides certifications, evaluations, and standards, instrument calibration services, and Canada's official time. Specific programs include the Biomedical Countermeasures Initiative, the Quantum Safe Technologies Initiative, AI for Productivity, and the e-Auto program, which focuses on the transition to electric vehicles. The NRC describes its mission as advancing knowledge and applying leading-edge technologies to find sustainable solutions. It emphasizes a market-driven focus and works with thousands of Canadian firms annually to bring new technologies to market. The organization is currently led by President Mitch Davies, with the Honourable Mélanie Joly serving as the Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions. The NRC highlights its commitment to values such as integrity, excellence, respect, and creativity in its pursuit of scientific exploration and innovation.