As a client of the CRC Innovation Centre, you have access to:

CRC is located in Ottawa's west end, close to Kanata's telecommunications cluster of companies.

Space at Affordable Rates

• furnished offices, office equipment and laboratory space at affordable rates
• CRC's offers a secure site
• space allocation and fee schedule tailored to suit your needs, based on the services you use

World-Class Researchers

• more than 300 research scientists, engineers and technologists, provide leading expertise in the fields of: radio science; terrestrial wireless; broadcast technologies; satellite communication systems; broadband networking; and microelectronic and optical technologies
• more than 30 laboratories and testbeds that support the core research programs

Business Development Assistance

• referral to an Industrial Technology Advisor for the Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP)
• help finding funding specialists
• access to economic development groups such as the Ottawa Centre for Research and Innovation (OCRI)
• access to Industry Canada business development programs offering international marketing assistance, business diagnostic services, partnering, technical seminars and business information services

Networking Opportunities

• direct links to universities and CRC's R&D partners
• opportunities to network with other incubating companies at various stages of growth and development

Centralized Support Services

• Library includes: acess to more than 300 subscriptions and 15,000 documents related to telecommunications. Patent and bibliographic searches, acquisitions and cataloguing available on a contractual basis.
• Technical Support Services includes: IT support, graphic arts design and production, technical design (CAD/CAM), printed circuit board prototyping, and model shop services.
• Auditorium
• Conference Rooms
• Cafeteria & Catering Services, including Private Dining Room
• Fitness Facility
• Mail, Shipping & Receiving

Open to Canadian corporations with:

• A specific need for CRC technology, expertise, or access to testbeds
• A business plan
• A CRC sponsor or mentor willing to support their proposal

We will meet with you to discuss your needs and see whether there is a CRC researcher working in a compatible R&D area. If all parties agree there is a good match and are willing, then the researcher may become your sponsor/mentor.

For Further Information, contact:

Kevin Shackell
Communications Research Centre Canada
3701 Carling Avenue
Box 11490, Station H
Ottawa, Ontario
CANADA K2H 8S2
Tel: (613) 998-0138
Fax: (613) 990-7671
E-mail: kevin.shackell@crc.gc.ca