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Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) — Financial Assistance is a grant from the National Research Council Canada (NRC) that funds small and medium-sized businesses developing and commercializing innovative, technology-driven products, services, or processes. IRAP provides financial assistance covering up to 75% of eligible project costs, typically ranging from ,000 to ,000, with larger projects funded up to million.
The program has also absorbed cleantech programming previously managed by Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC). Eligible applicants are incorporated, profit-oriented Canadian businesses with 500 or fewer full-time equivalent employees. Funding supports technology innovation, R&D activities, and clean technology development.
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Support for technology innovation - National Research Council Canada Support for technology innovation New governance framework for cleantech funding On June 4, 2024, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry , announced that over the coming months, Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) programming will transition to the National Research Council of Canada (NRC).
This transition will ensure continued support for clean technology innovations, crucial for meeting Canada's climate targets. NRC IRAP to be integrated into the new Canada Innovation Corporation (CIC) On December 19, 2023, the Government of Canada announced that the full implementation of the Canada Innovation Corporation (CIC) will take place no later than 2026-27.
The National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) will remain with the NRC until that time and employees will continue to work directly with clients. Please contact your IRAP representative directly if you have questions or are seeking more information.
New governance framework for cleantech funding On June 4, 2024, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced that over the coming months, Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) programming will transition to the National Research Council of Canada (NRC).
This transition will ensure continued support for clean technology innovations, crucial for meeting Canada's climate targets. --> NRC IRAP to be integrated into the new Canada Innovation Corporation (CIC) On December 19, 2023, the Government of Canada announced that the full implementation of the Canada Innovation Corporation will take place no later than 2026-27.
The National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) will remain with the NRC until that time and employees will continue to work directly with clients. Please contact your IRAP representative directly if you have questions or are seeking more information.
The National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) provides advice, connections, and funding to help Canadian small and medium-sized businesses increase their innovation capacity and take ideas to market. Discover how we can help your small or medium-sized business drive growth through innovation and technology.
Learn about our extensive network of resources and the valuable expertise of our industrial technology advisors. Financial support for technology innovation Funding to hire young graduates Explore how you can offset the cost of hiring young talent with financial support from NRC IRAP.
Outreach Initiative grants and contributions program Learn about grant funding to support non-profit organizations or charities for a variety of science- or innovation-based initiatives. NRC IRAP support for clean technology New support for Canadian SMEs to develop and advance clean technologies through to commercialization. International collaboration Read about how we can help your business better compete in the global marketplace.
Support for intellectual property Discover how your business could benefit from the intellectual property services offered through the IP Assist program. Learn more about support for SMEs innovating with artificial intelligence. Support for defence and dual-use technologies Learn more about support for SMEs to develop and scale made‑in‑Canada defence and dual‑use technologies.
Provide feedback to NRC IRAP Clients, prospective clients and the public can contact us to provide feedback or voice concerns. 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. Explore our track record of success See how we've helped small and medium-sized businesses across Canada succeed. International opportunities Learn about the latest opportunities to collaborate with NRC IRAP's international partners.
Learn more about our industrial technology advisors and consider joining our growing network across Canada 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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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Incorporated, profit-oriented small or medium-sized businesses with 500 or fewer full-time equivalent employees, developing and commercializing innovative, technology-driven new or improved products, services, or proces… Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to 75% of project cost, typically $50,000 to $500,000, with larger projects up to $10 million. Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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AI Assist Program (under NRC IRAP) is sponsored by National Research Council Canada (NRC). The NRC IRAP AI Assist program is specifically designed to help innovative Canadian SMEs develop and adapt generative AI (GenAI) and deep learning (DL) solutions. This call is for not-for-profit organizations and post-secondary institutions to support SMEs with AI capabilities.
Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) – AI Assist is sponsored by National Research Council Canada (NRC). The Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) AI Assist is a grant from the National Research Council Canada (NRC) that funds Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) developing and commercializing generative AI and deep learning solutions.
Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) is a grant from the National Research Council Canada (NRC) that funds technology innovation and commercialization for small and medium-sized Canadian businesses. Canada's leading innovation assistance program for SMEs, IRAP provides both financial support and advisory services to help businesses build innovation capacity and bring ideas to market. Funding amounts vary based on project scope and business needs. Eligible applicants are incorporated, profit-oriented small or medium-sized enterprises in Canada that are focused on developing or commercializing innovative technologies.
The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to four (4) Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) that will provide entrepreneurial development services to Native American communities, focusing on supplying services to socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing SBA resources. Eligible applicants must be Tribal Colleges and Universities as defined in the Higher Education Act HEA 316 (U.S.C. 1059c). Funding Opportunity Number: SB-GC7J-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.007. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,ED. Award Amount: Up to $250K per award.
The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to two (2) private, non-profit organizations that will provide entrepreneurial development services to women, with an emphasis on socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing WBCs for the District of Columbia (DC) and the State of Oregon. There will be one award for each location. Eligible applicants must be private, non-profit organizations with 501(c) tax exempt status from the U.S. Treasury’s Internal Revenue Service and must provide services to the District of Columbia (DC) and State of Oregon. Funding Opportunity Number: SB-OEDWB-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.043. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,CD,RD. Award Amount: $75K – $150K per award.