Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP)

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.

Get a non-repayable contribution to develop, adopt or adapt new or improved technologies at any stage of innovation.

Amount

• Receive up to $10 Million in non-repayable funding.

Eligibility

• If you meet the following criteria, connect with NRC IRAP by calling 1-877-994-4727 to find out if your business is eligible for NRC IRAP support:

-> you are an incorporated, profit-oriented small or medium-sized business in Canada

-> you have 500 or fewer full-time equivalent employees

-> you plan to pursue growth and profit by developing and commercializing innovative, technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada

How to apply

1. Connect with NRC IRAP by calling 1-877-994-4727.

2. If your business is a good fit, make sure you have a business plan, pitch deck, company financials and resumes for each member of your management and technical team ready to share.

3. You’ll be referred to an industrial technology advisor (ITA), who will meet with you to get to know your business and help you develop a project proposal.