Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) Core Program

Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) Core Program is sponsored by National Research Council of Canada (NRC). NRC-IRAP provides non-repayable contributions and advisory services to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Canada to help them develop and commercialize innovative, technology-driven products, services, or processes. It is Canada's largest non-repayable R&D funding program.

About the NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program - National Research Council Canada About the NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program Helping your business grow through innovation 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.

Stimulate wealth creation for Canada through innovation. Accelerate the growth of small and medium-sized businesses by providing them with a comprehensive suite of innovation services and funding. Be the most impactful program of its kind in the world, where Canadian firms go first to transform their ideas into commercial success.

Provide value-added frontline service to clients Respect and invest in the value of people Build and contribute to partnerships Maintain and enhance technical credibility Ensure accountability for quality service and effective use of resources Help small and medium-sized businesses in Canada develop and commercialize technologies.

Collaborate with regional and national organizations on initiatives that support the development and commercialization of technologies by small and medium-sized businesses. Learn more about NRC IRAP Confidentiality of business information Industrial Research Assistance Program across Canada Management and governance Our values in action – NRC IRAP Code of Conduct Call us toll-free at 1-877-994-4727 to learn more about NRC IRAP .

Please note the NRC is committed to providing a respectful and harassment-free workplace. No inappropriate behaviour, aggression, harassment, or foul language towards our employees will be tolerated. All conversations with anyone behaving in this manner will be immediately terminated.

We want to provide you with the best possible service. Follow the NRC IRAP feedback process to let us know how we can improve.

From: National Research Council Canada Statement from the NRC – continued support for clients and collaborators during COVID-19 April 9, 2020 – Ottawa, Ontario – As Canada and the world continue to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Research Council's (NRC) top priority is to protect the health and safety of our employees, colleagues, and stakeholders while supporting clients and collaborators.

The NRC is committed to helping Canada and stakeholders during this time of need. We are prioritizing our pandemic response, mandated by the Prime Minister, to address urgent COVID-19 challenges and support Canadian businesses who are developing solutions. Please visit our website for more information and to contact us should you require our services.

In an effort to limit the spread of the virus, 90 percent of NRC staff have transitioned to teleworking. Employees who remain onsite are working on COVID-related programs, and performing critical tasks such as ensuring our buildings are secure, monitoring equipment and facilities, keeping systems running safely, and receiving essential shipments at loading docks on reduced hours.

The NRC remains committed to all of our clients and collaborators, therefore we will continue to carefully consider which facilities need to remain open and which projects are critical to support Canada and Canadians during this difficult time. NRC representatives will be reaching out to clients and collaborators directly, to understand their challenges and how we can best support them.

We also continue to be available to discuss future projects. For questions about payment terms, clients and collaborators are invited to contact the NRC's account receivable team at 1-866-545-1195 or nrc. ar-cd.

cnrc@nrc-cnrc. gc. ca .

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