Communications Research Centre Canada
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Incubation

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"The CRC Innovation Centre was a major catalyst for the early growth of Nimcat Networks. We had ready access to expert research, world-class test facilities and even networking opportunities that were instrumental in bringing our Peer-to-Peer call processing software to the marketplace."

Mahshad Koohgoli
President and CEO
Nimcat Networks Inc., Ottawa
Graduate of the CRC Innovation Centre

The CRC Innovation Centre

For the past decade, the CRC Innovation Centre has worked closely with small- and medium-sized enterprises to build a strong Canadian economy. This unique facility helps young, dynamic companies to develop their potential through on-site technology incubation. Companies receive office space, access to unique test beds, facilities and expertise on a feefor-service basis, as well as vital linkages to a gamut of services and funding. The Centre also accepts established companies requiring CRC expertise or facilities to carry out R&D on a new product.

Since November 1994, 40 companies have benefited from the services and facilities provided through the Centre. Clients in 2003-2004 included:

Photo of two men soldering a piece of communications equipment. Bristol Aerospace Ltd.
Data River Networks Inc.
Electronic Test Centre
EMS Technologies Inc.
Gain Microwave Corp.
GenieView Technologies Inc.
Okulus Networks Inc.
Nimcat Networks Inc.