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Critical Minerals Research, Development and Demonstration Program (CMRDD)
Natural Resources Canada · Federal
In plain language
R&D and demonstration funding for midstream critical-mineral processing: feasibility (TRL 3–5), pilot/scale-up (TRL 5–7), full demonstration (TRL 7–9). Must complete by March 31, 2028 — window is narrowing. Announced >$25M in new project awards at PDAC 2026. Good fit for NL projects focused on nickel/cobalt processing, REE extraction, or iron-ore beneficiation with a realistic path to commercialization. Continuous EOI means you can approach year-round.
Realistic range
$500,000 – $10,000,000
Avg award
$2,500,000
Max advertised
$10,000,000
Cost share
50%
Accessibility
2 / 5
Effort
4 / 5
Deadline
Continuous intake
Repayable?
No
Who qualifies
Entity types
Incorporated, Nonprofit, Indigenous Band
Sectors
Mining, Technology, Manufacturing, Energy
Regions
NL Wide
Demographics prioritized
None specifically
What you'll have to report
Milestone-based technical reporting, environmental outcomes, IP and commercialization plan updates, CanmetMINING/CanmetMATERIALS data-sharing.