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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.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Innovative Canadian SMEs (<500 employees) developing or adapting AI technologies. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows varies (typically $50,000 to $1M per project). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Industrial Research Assistance Program accepts applications on a rolling basis — there is no single fixed deadline. Check the official notice for any cycle-specific review dates.
Industrial Research Assistance Program is funded by National Research Council Canada. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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