Government Programs for Canadian Manufacturers

NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program

Website and Administrative Organization(s):   NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program
National Research Council of Canada
Relevance: Program or service that is directly targeted to the funding or support of large, new and/or strategic advanced technology initiatives
Industry: All Industries
Location: Canada
Objective(s):
  • The NRC-IRAP provides a range of both technical and business oriented advisory services along with potential financial support to growth-oriented Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises.
  • NRC-IRAP supports innovative research and development and commercialization of new products and services.
Focus:
  1. Financing
  2. Commercialization
  3. Human Resources (Technical)
  4. Primary Research
  5. Pre-commercialization Technology Development
Eligibility: Eligible applicants include Canadian small and medium enterprises (500 employees or less) that are incorporated
Value: Program Contribution: Maximum of $500 000