Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) is seeking the development of novel foam insulation products (spray foam and rigid foam board) that are bio-based (predominantly derived from domestic forest residue), and offer similar insulation values as petroleum-based products and are comparable in terms of cost.
Sponsoring department: Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Funding mechanism: Grant
Opening date: June 27, 2019
Closing date: August 27, 2019, 14:00 Eastern Daylight Time
Solution proposals can only be submitted by a small business that meets all of the following criteria:
- for-profit
- incorporated in Canada (federally or provincially)
- 499 or fewer full-time equivalent (FTE) employees
- research and development activities that take place in Canada
- 50% or more of its annual wages, salaries and fees are currently paid to employees and contractors who spend the majority of their time working in Canada
- 50% or more of its FTE employees have Canada as their ordinary place of work
- 50% or more of its senior executives (Vice President and above) have Canada as their principal residence
