We deliver advanced technology to Canada's energy and mining sectors by transforming scientific discoveries into applications for industry. Our research and technology development brings the latest innovations in clean energy, advanced mining technologies and environmental remediation to Canadian industry.
Services and information
Research programs
Facilities
- 360o video: Hydrogen Laboratory
- Advanced materials research facility
- Anaerobic bioprocessing pilot plant
- Battery performance and safety evaluation research facility
- Clean-combustion engine facility
- Hydrogen-safe laboratories
- Microgrid testing and training facility
- Mining sensors hub
- Mining wear and corrosion test facility
Collaboration centres
Industrial R&D groups
Technical and advisory services
Why work with us
Our experts work along the entire technology readiness scale, from fundamental research, to technology development and scale-up, to prototyping and field testing. We can leverage our relationships within the NRC and with our R&D collaborators to create both outstanding science and impactful industry-relevant solutions.
We serve and collaborate with a wide range of organizations from all parts of the energy, mining and environment sectors, including:
- Small and medium sized enterprises
- Large companies, including multinationals
- Research organizations
- Universities and colleges
- Government departments, including federal, provincial/territorial, municipal
The NRC's business models are flexible and depend on the nature of each specific project/initiative:
- Specialized technical services, capitalizing on our unique facilities and expertise.
- Customized research services to address your specific technical challenges
- Collaborative research projects
- Multi-client initiatives, where several organizations have common objectives
- Licensing of NRC-developed technology
Contact us
Rob James, Director, Business Development
Telephone: 613-323-4966
Email: rob.james@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
Our experts
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Research publications
- The effect of VC content on the scouring erosion resistance of tool steels
- Linear friction welding of abrasion resistant CPM 15V tool steel to an alloyed carbon shovel-tooth steel
- Effect of Al content on the low-stress abrasive wear behaviour of Fe-18Mn-xAl-0.7C alloys
- Development of a reverse logistics modeling for end-of-life lithium-ion batteries and its impact on recycling viability—a case study to support end-of-life electric vehicle battery strategy in Canada
- Machine learning-driven process of alumina ceramics laser machining