NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program
The National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) is Canada's leading innovation assistance program for small and medium-sized businesses. If you operate an innovative small or medium-sized business in Canada, we can help you build your innovation capacity and take your ideas to market. We do this through financial assistance, advisory services and connections to the best business and R&D expertise in Canada. It's a winning model we've been using to drive business growth—and Canada's innovation system—for over 70 years.
Grant Deadline
Deadline not available
Funding Amount
Deadline not available
Type of Grant
Grant
Sectors
Fintech, Artificial Intelligence, Clean Tech, Technology, Med Tech
Demographics
Incorporation
For Profit
Perks
Region Restriction
This grant is restricted to whole of Canada
Keywords
funding, business, support, small business, connection, Growth, Research and development, Innovative technologies, providing direct services, Technology Development
Age Restriction
This grant is age restricted from 18 to 100
Eligibility and Requirements
Am I eligible for financial support?
If you meet the following criteria, connect with NRC IRAP by calling 1-877-994-4727 to find out if your business is eligible for NRC IRAP support:
- you are an incorporated, profit-oriented small or medium-sized business in Canada
- you have 500 or fewer full-time equivalent employees
- you plan to pursue growth and profit by developing and commercializing innovative, technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada
To assist us in undertaking preliminary due diligence of your firm to be considered for NRC IRAP support, please have available:
- a business plan or pitch deck
- a copy of your company financials
- resumes or biographies for each member of the management team and technical team on staff
Grant Application website
Contact
Contact us
Call us toll-free at 1-877-994-4727 to learn more about NRC IRAP.