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
Advanced Electronics and Photonics Research Centre
Expertise and facilities related to semiconducting materials and photonic device design
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
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
Energy, Mining and Environment Research Centre
Opportunities to reduce environmental risks and increase global competitiveness in the energy and mining sectors
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
Nanotechnology Research Centre
An enabling technology that devises nanoscience platforms applied across scientific fields in several industry sectors
Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering Research Centre
Opportunities to develop solutions to engineering challenges within harsh/extreme ocean, coastal and river environments
Security and Disruptive Technologies Research Centre
Facilities and technical support for nanotechnologies, advanced materials, photonics and quantum technologies