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Canada – Germany 2022 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals (NRC IRAP-ZIM Call 10)
Cross-border industrial R&D collaboration support
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Funding available
$ 500,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Canada
Overview
The Canada–Germany 2022 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals (NRC IRAP-ZIM Call 10) supports Canadian and German companies developing innovative products, processes, or technology-based services through joint R&D and commercialization efforts. Eligible projects focus on co-development, adaptation, and validation with strong market potential and a civilian purpose.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new product or service
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 500 employees maximum
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Collaborative industrial research and development projects
- Co-development, adaptation, and/or validation of an innovative product, process, or technology-based service
- Joint R&D leading to technology commercialization
Documents Needed
- International consortium project proposal / joint application form
- Draft international consortium agreement
- NRC IRAP Canadian Annex form
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Companies from Canada and Germany
- Canadian applicants that are incorporated, profit-oriented small or medium-sized businesses in Canada
- Eligible German R&D performing SMEs
How to apply
- Canadian applicants register using the Register button at the end of the page.
- Canadian applicants seeking funding submit an expression of interest form outlining basic information on the applicant and the collaborative project.
- Project partners work together to complete and submit the international consortium project proposal package to each implicated national funding body.
- Each German project partner files an individual ZIM application to AiF Projekt GmbH.
Processing and Agreement
- NRC IRAP reviews registrations and contacts applicants if more information is required.
- Qualifying Canadian applicants are invited to submit an expression of interest, which is evaluated by the applicant's NRC IRAP representative and the NRC IRAP International Office.
- Canadian ICPP applications are evaluated by an NRC IRAP evaluation team, and the amalgamated evaluation results are shared between all implicated national funding bodies.
- Each national funding body evaluates the submitted applications independently, and a final joint project selection is performed afterward.
- Eligible project partners complete funding proposals and sign legally binding funding agreements with their respective national funding body.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada – Germany 2022 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals (NRC IRAP-ZIM Call 10) Program
What is the Canada – Germany 2022 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals (NRC IRAP-ZIM Call 10)?
The Canada–Germany 2022 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals (NRC IRAP-ZIM Call 10) supports Canadian and German companies developing innovative products, processes, or technology-based services through joint R&D and commercialization efforts. Eligible projects focus on co-development, adaptation, and validation with strong market potential and a civilian purpose.
How much funding can be received?
Canada – Germany 2022 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals (NRC IRAP-ZIM Call 10) Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $500,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Canada – Germany 2022 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals (NRC IRAP-ZIM Call 10) program?
To be eligible for the Canada – Germany 2022 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals (NRC IRAP-ZIM Call 10) program, you must:
Canadian applicants must be incorporated, profit-oriented SMEs in Canada.
The consortium must include a Canadian SME and an eligible German R&D-performing SME.
The project must support innovative co-development, adaptation, or validation with commercial potential.
What expenses are eligible under Canada – Germany 2022 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals (NRC IRAP-ZIM Call 10)?
Collaborative industrial research and development projects
Co-development, adaptation, and/or validation of an innovative product, process, or technology-based service
Joint R&D leading to technology commercialization
Who can I contact for more information about the Canada – Germany 2022 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals (NRC IRAP-ZIM Call 10)?
You can contact National Research Council Canada (NRC) by email at andrew.bauder@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca or by phone at 1-877-994-4727.
Where is the Canada – Germany 2022 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals (NRC IRAP-ZIM Call 10) available?
The Canada – Germany 2022 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals (NRC IRAP-ZIM Call 10) program is available across Canada.
Is the Canada – Germany 2022 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals (NRC IRAP-ZIM Call 10) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Canada – Germany 2022 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals (NRC IRAP-ZIM Call 10) is a Grant and Funding