Grant and Funding Programs Offered by National Research Council Canada (NRC)

The National Research Council Canada (NRC) is the country's leading research and development organization, established in 1916, to advance science and technology. It supports innovation through extensive grants and funding programs like the Industrial Research Assistance Program, aimed at boosting small and medium-sized enterprises and fostering economic growth. View National Research Council Canada (NRC)'s website for more information.

216 programs

Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Marine research station
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Marine research facility in Ketch Harbour, Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
NS, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Medical Devices Research Centre
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Collaborate on medical devices R&D
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Medical device facilities
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Medical device research and collaboration support
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
NRC — Metrology Research Centre
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Metrology services for research and industry
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
NRC — Multidirectional Wave Basin - Research Facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Advanced coastal and marine testing facility
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Nanotechnology Research Centre
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Collaborative quantum and nanotechnology research support
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Nanotubes production research facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Nanotube fabrication and prototyping support
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
NRC — Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering Research Centre
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Collaborate on ocean, coastal and river engineering R&D
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Construction
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
NL, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Plant growth research facilities
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Plant growth facilities in Saskatoon
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Saskatchewan, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Preclinical in vivo facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Preclinical in vivo facility for biologics and vaccines in Ottawa
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
NRC — Printable Electronics - Ottawa research facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Applied research for printable electronics solutions
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Rail vehicle impact ramp
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Rail vehicle testing and certification facility
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Refrigerated material test laboratory (Cold test labs) Research Facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Cold test lab in St. John's, Newfoundland
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
NL, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Research Aircraft Fleet
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Specialized aircraft for aeronautical testing and research
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Steel Wave Flume - Research Facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Steel wave flume in Ottawa
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Construction
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Structural Full-scale Aerospace - Testing Facilities
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Aerospace structural testing support for certification
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Towing tank research facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Marine testing facility for ship and vehicle performance
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Technology
St. John's, NL, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Wheel bearing and brake testing facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Railway component testing facility
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
NRC — Zebrafish research facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Industry testing with zebrafish models
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Halifax, NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
NRC-Mitacs funding for graduate and post-doctoral internships
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Collaborative research internships for graduate talent
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationOpen
NRC-University of Alberta Nanotechnology Initiative
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Bilateral nanotechnology research collaboration
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Outreach Initiative grants and contributions program
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Support for science and innovation outreach initiatives
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
The Canadian SKA Scientist Program: call for applications
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Early-career astronomy research and community leadership
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : November 6, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
NRC IRAP – AI Assist
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Supports Canadian SMEs in adopting and integrating advanced AI solutions
Eligible Funding
From $750,000 to $10,500,000
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovative Solutions Canada - Low-Emission Electric Aircraft Propulsion Systems for Arctic Operations
National Research Council Canada (NRC), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Low-emission Arctic aviation propulsion
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
CELTIC-NEXT – Next Generation Communications Autumn 2025 call for proposals
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Collaborative ICT R&D support for Canadian SMEs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Construction Sector Digitalization and Productivity Challenge program – Call for proposals
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Supporting digital and industrial innovation in construction retrofits
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 850,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
International Technology Pilot and Demonstration Program — Cleantech (Global Markets)
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Supports Canadian SMEs piloting cleantech with international partners
Eligible Funding
From $75,000 to $700,000
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Professional, scientific and technical services
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Canada–Germany 2026 Quantum collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Supports Canada–Germany quantum R&D partnerships for commercialization
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 700,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
SMART Cluster's 9th call for proposals – advanced manufacturing
National Research Council Canada (NRC), Eureka Network (EUREKA)
International advanced manufacturing R&D projects
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Xecs – electronic components and systems Call 5 call for proposals
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Bottom-up project call
Eligible Funding
Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada Accelerator and Incubator Program (CAIP)
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Supports incubators and accelerators to foster high-growth businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
2020 Euripides²/PENTA ECS Brokerage Event – Mission to Brussels, Belgium
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Travel support for Canadian SME networking mission
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
2020 Euripides²/PENTA synchronized call for proposals
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Transnational R&D&I call for electronics projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
2026 Eureka Network Biotech Call for proposals
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
International biotech R&D cooperation for innovative commercialization
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
AI for Productivity Challenge program
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
AI adoption for industrial productivity
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Aging in Place Challenge program
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Collaborative aging technology funding
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Artificial intelligence and Internet of things mission to Japan – October 27 to November 1, 2019
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Support for Canadian SMEs exploring Japan partnerships
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationClosed
Battery Production Technology R&D Partnering Mission to Germany – February 19-23, 2024
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
R&D mission for battery technology SMEs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
CELTIC-NEXT and Eurogia2020 - Autumn 2020 call for proposals
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
International R&D partnership call for Canadian innovators
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
CELTIC-NEXT—Autumn 2022 call for proposals
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
International ICT and telecom R&D collaboration
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
CELTIC-NEXT—ICT and telecommunications Autumn 2023 call for proposals
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Supports collaborative ICT and telecommunications R&D
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Call for capabilities: Establishment of a good manufacturing practice human amniotic fluid cell seed bank
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Collaborative cell banking initiative
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Call for proposals from organizations for the AI Assist initiative
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
AI advisory services for Canadian SMEs
Eligible Funding
From $750,000 to $10,500,000
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Canada - UK 2024-2025 multisector collaborative industrial research and development
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Canada-UK collaborative industrial R&D funding
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada – Austria 2025 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Bilateral industrial R&D collaboration support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada – Chile 2025 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Cross-border industrial R&D collaboration support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada – Germany 2022 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals (NRC IRAP-ZIM Call 10)
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Cross-border industrial R&D collaboration support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada – Germany collaborative industrial research and development program 2019, Call 2
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Cross-border industrial R&D for commercialization
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 600,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada – Israel 2022-23 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Cross-border industrial R&D collaboration
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Canada

Grant and Funding Programs Offered by National Research Council Canada (NRC)

NRC — Marine research station

NRC — Medical Devices Research Centre

NRC — Medical device facilities

NRC — Metrology Research Centre

NRC — Multidirectional Wave Basin - Research Facility

NRC — Nanotechnology Research Centre

NRC — Nanotubes production research facility

NRC — Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering Research Centre

NRC — Plant growth research facilities

NRC — Preclinical in vivo facility

NRC — Printable Electronics - Ottawa research facility

NRC — Rail vehicle impact ramp

NRC — Refrigerated material test laboratory (Cold test labs) Research Facility

NRC — Research Aircraft Fleet

NRC — Steel Wave Flume - Research Facility

NRC — Structural Full-scale Aerospace - Testing Facilities

NRC — Towing tank research facility

NRC — Wheel bearing and brake testing facility

NRC — Zebrafish research facility

NRC-Mitacs funding for graduate and post-doctoral internships

NRC-University of Alberta Nanotechnology Initiative

Outreach Initiative grants and contributions program

The Canadian SKA Scientist Program: call for applications

NRC IRAP – AI Assist

Innovative Solutions Canada - Low-Emission Electric Aircraft Propulsion Systems for Arctic Operations

CELTIC-NEXT – Next Generation Communications Autumn 2025 call for proposals

Construction Sector Digitalization and Productivity Challenge program – Call for proposals

International Technology Pilot and Demonstration Program — Cleantech (Global Markets)

Canada–Germany 2026 Quantum collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals

SMART Cluster's 9th call for proposals – advanced manufacturing

Xecs – electronic components and systems Call 5 call for proposals

Canada Accelerator and Incubator Program (CAIP)

2020 Euripides²/PENTA ECS Brokerage Event – Mission to Brussels, Belgium

2020 Euripides²/PENTA synchronized call for proposals

2026 Eureka Network Biotech Call for proposals

AI for Productivity Challenge program

Aging in Place Challenge program

Artificial intelligence and Internet of things mission to Japan – October 27 to November 1, 2019

Battery Production Technology R&D Partnering Mission to Germany – February 19-23, 2024

CELTIC-NEXT and Eurogia2020 - Autumn 2020 call for proposals

CELTIC-NEXT—Autumn 2022 call for proposals

CELTIC-NEXT—ICT and telecommunications Autumn 2023 call for proposals

Call for capabilities: Establishment of a good manufacturing practice human amniotic fluid cell seed bank

Call for proposals from organizations for the AI Assist initiative

Canada - UK 2024-2025 multisector collaborative industrial research and development

Canada – Austria 2025 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals

Canada – Chile 2025 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals

Canada – Germany 2022 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals (NRC IRAP-ZIM Call 10)

Canada – Germany collaborative industrial research and development program 2019, Call 2

Canada – Israel 2022-23 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals