NRC IRAP Financial Support for Technology Innovation is sponsored by National Research Council of Canada (NRC) Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP). Offers funding to support research and development projects at various stages of the innovation cycle for SMEs.

Financial support for technology innovation - National Research Council Canada Financial support for technology innovation With support from the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP), Canadian small and medium‑sized enterprises can turn their innovations into market-ready products and services.

NRC IRAP provides customized advice, valuable connections and, in some cases, funding, to help your business: build your innovation capacity strengthen the technical skills and capabilities of your team bring new products or services to market faster solve business and technical challenges Important: Meeting these minimum requirements is the first step but does not guarantee NRC IRAP support or funding.

To work with NRC IRAP, your business must: be incorporated, for-profit, and operating in Canada employ up to 500 people (full-time equivalent) develop and commercialize innovative, technology-driven products or services be ready to create economic benefits in Canada, such as new jobs or increased innovation capacity You will need to provide: recent financial statements details on business ownership structure résumés or profiles for your management and technical team NRC IRAP does not support: unlimited or limited liability corporations (ULCs or LLCs) sole proprietorships or partnerships If NRC IRAP is not the right fit, our advisors can connect you with other programs, expertise, or partners who may be better suited to your current stage of growth.

You can also search the Business Benefits Finder . Getting started with NRC IRAP If you meet the minimum requirements, a senior executive from your business can call 1-877-994-4727 . Our bilingual contact centre will gather details and determine if you are ready to meet with a client engagement advisor (CEA).

2. Meet a client engagement advisor (CEA) The CEA will review your business information and contact you to learn more about your operations and your goals. They can explain how NRC IRAP works and connect you with advice, expertise, or resources to help your business move forward.

They may also refer you to an industrial technology advisor (ITA). 3. Work with an industrial technology advisor (ITA) The ITA is a trusted advisor with deep technical, business and industry expertise.

They will further explore your business's vision, team and innovation potential, then offer targeted advice to help you achieve your innovation and R&D goals. The ITA can connect you with valuable networks, partners and specialized resources, and identify NRC IRAP supports that fit your business needs. Working with NRC IRAP requires building a strong and trusting relationship.

Your ITA will assess your business's technical, financial and management strengths to ensure you are ready to collaborate. They'll take time to understand your business needs and identify the right level of support. This relationship typically starts with advice and referrals before any funding is provided.

We work with businesses and fund projects that demonstrate the greatest potential to help Canada succeed. Working with an advisor or being invited to submit a proposal does not guarantee funding. NRC IRAP provides funding to support the research and development of innovative, technology-driven products and services, and other innovation activities to help your business grow, create jobs, and compete globally.

When considering your business for project funding, NRC IRAP will assess: the technical aspects of your innovation your business, management and financial capacity the likelihood of achieving results your commercialization plans the market potential of your project and benefits to Canada Day-to-day operating costs Non-technical or purely commercial activities Research with limited potential for commercialization Email info@nrc-cnrc. gc.

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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.

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