Companies in Western Canada’s hydrogen and fuel cell (HFC) industry will benefit from additional support to raise their global profile, generate industry growth and create jobs across Western Canada. Read More →

Natural Resources Canada have launched three new programs and are now accepting proposals. 
Smart Grid Program
The Smart Grid Programs request for proposals is now open. To receive the Applicant Guide and Proposal Template, please visit the NRC website HERE.
Before you begin the process, please check the section on program eligibility in the Guide. The deadline to submit your proposal is March 4, 2018 at 23:59 EST.
Energy Efficient Buildings Research, Development and Demonstration
The Energy Efficient Buildings RD&D program aims to increase energy efficiency and address climate change by improving how our homes and buildings are designed, renovated, and constructed.
To receive the EOI Applicant Guide and Proposal Template, please visit the NRC website HERE.
Emerging Renewable Power Program
The Emerging Renewable Power Program (ERPP) was launched this January, 2018. The Program provides up to $200 million to expand the portfolio of commercially viable renewable energy sources available to provinces and territories as they work to reduce GHG emissions from their electricity sectors.
The program will provide up front support for renewable power projects using technologies that have not yet been commercially established in Canada at the utility scale, such as geothermal, tidal, and offshore wind.
Until February 11, ERPP is accepting expression of interest submissions. Visit the program website for more information HERE.
News Release HERE.
If you have specific questions about this program contact ERPP:  nrcan.erpp-pner.rncan@canada.ca

The Building Envelope Technology Access Centre (BETAC) team has partnered with the University of Manitoba and consulting firm Crosier Kilgour and Partners to develop a new thermal break, or barrier, to help reduce significant heat loss that occurs in high rise buildings with large concrete balconies.
“Commercial alternatives of thermal breaks are available but prohibitively expensive,” said researcher Dagmar Svecova in ResearchLIFE, a University of Manitoba magazine. Read More →

A team of researchers at the Building Envelope and Technology Access Centre (BETAC) partnered with SMT Research to monitor the structural health of the Skilled Trades and Technology Centre (STTC) being built at Red River College.

A paper on their work was presented at the 8th International Conference on Structural Health Monitoring of Intelligent Infrastructure in Brisbane, Australia, in December, 2017.

Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) of bridges and heritage buildings are essential to ensure modern rehabilitation techniques and materials continue to perform as expected. SHM systems also play a key role to ensure new buildings perform as expected with respect to energy efficiency and durability.

Their paper focused on the application of advanced sensor networks and data visualization techniques on a building instrumented as a ‘living lab’ located in Winnipeg, Canada.

The BETAC and SMT Research team installed a substantial network of sensors embedded throughout the new STTC.
A total of seven different building envelope types have been instrumented throughout the exterior building envelope as well as the roof and green roof assemblies.

The measurements from these sensors can be compared to controlled tests performed on mock-up test walls in the Dual Environment Test Chamber located in the Centre for Applied Research in Sustainable Infrastructure (CARSI) at Red River College.

Field analysis will be performed in real-time during normal building occupancy throughout the temperature extremes inherent to Winnipeg.

View the full research paper HERE.

THE $200K CHALLENGE IS A GLOBAL COMPETITION FOR EARLY-STAGE MEDICAL DEVICE AND BIOTECH STARTUPS.
The goal of the $200K Challenge is to identify the most promising innovations that will move the needle in healthcare.
They will be presented to a group of experts – industry partners, investors, product development experts, regulatory and quality experts, and medical, academic and business experts.
Project deadline: February 19, 2018
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The growing Culinary Research & Innovation (CRI) team at Red River College supports food production firms by working on recipe development, research trials, and other partnership opportunities. This work is conducted by a core CRI team and rotating cast of co-op students with culinary experience that spans the globe. Read More →

Research Improvements Through Harmonization in Manitoba (RITHiM) was established to improve the coordination and efficiency of the research administrative and regulatory processes and to promote Manitoba as an attractive province to invest in and undertake clinical and data intensive research. Read More →

If you’re an advertising or marketing professional age 30 and under, register with a partner to compete in the Canadian Young Lions Competition! Read More →

Energy Mapping Hackathon & Postsecondary Student Career Development Session

QUEST- Quality Urban Energy Systems of Tomorrow and Student Energy, in collaboration with Natural Resources Canada, are holding a hands-on energy mapping hackathon and student career development session at the Delta Winnipeg Hotel on Wednesday, January 24 from 3:00 – 7:30 pm. Read More →

CIRA’s Community Investment Program (CIP) provides funding for projects that help build a better online Canada.
Currently in its fifth year, the program has awarded more than $4 million to over 102 diverse projects in four key areas: infrastructure, online services, research and digital literacy. This funding opportunity is open to registered charities, not-for-profit organizations and academic institutions. Read More →