Our research spans a broad spectrum of activities and enables our partners to accelerate commercial development and advance research that leads to scientific breakthroughs and innovation.
Get an overview of our areas of research and expertise in the NRC brochure.
Services and information
Aerospace Research Centre
Research in design, manufacturing, performance and maintenance of air and space vehicles
Aquatic and Crop Resource Development Research Centre
Research related to the improved sustainability of foods and other bio-product sectors
Automotive and Surface Transportation Research Centre
R&D and advanced manufacturing skills to aid in the development of lighter, eco-friendly and more economical vehicles
Clean Energy Innovation Research Centre
Opportunities to accelerate Canada's transition to a thriving net-zero economy
Construction Research Centre
Advanced technology to support building materials and regulations, fire safety, infrastructure and more
Digital Technologies Research Centre
Artificial intelligence, bioinformatics, blockchain, computer vision, cybersecurity, data analytics, language processing
Herzberg Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Centre
Access to world-class observatories and other astronomy and astrophysics infrastructure
Human Health Therapeutics Research Centre
Opportunities to develop and manufacture advanced therapeutics, vaccines and diagnostics technologies
Medical Devices Research Centre
Leading-edge scientific infrastructure and expertise in medical diagnostic technology development
Metrology Research Centre
Conducts measurement research and provides metrological services to effectively and efficiently serve the marketplace
Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering Research Centre
Opportunities to develop solutions to engineering challenges within harsh/extreme ocean, coastal and river environments
Quantum and Nanotechnologies Research Centre
Facilities and technical support for nanotechnologies, advanced materials, photonics and quantum technologies