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Canada - UK 2024-2025 multisector collaborative industrial research and development
Canada-UK collaborative R&D projects for commercialization potential
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 500,000
Timeline
- Closing date : April 16, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
The Canada-UK 2024-2025 multisector collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals aims to support projects with high commercialization potential in life sciences, digital and emerging technologies, and sustainability technologies, offering up to $500,000 CAD in funding for eligible Canadian SMEs. The program is designed to foster innovative product, process, or technology-based service development through international collaboration.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Access new markets
- Launch or market a product/service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : April 16, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- $ 500,000 minimum revenue
Organisation size
- 15-500 employees
Audience
- Canadians
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
This grant supports collaborative industrial research and development projects with strong commercialization prospects, focusing on innovative advancements across key sectors. Eligible projects are collaborative efforts aiming at co-development, adaptation, or validation in specific technology-driven domains.
- Projects in life sciences focusing on areas such as engineering biology, biomanufacturing, and agricultural technologies.
- Initiatives in digital and emerging technologies, including quantum technologies, artificial intelligence, and semiconductors.
- Projects centered around sustainability and net zero technologies, covering critical minerals, ocean sciences, and clean energy technologies.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
Eligible applicants for this grant include organizations from Canada and the UK looking to form consortia to collaborate on industrial research and development projects.
- At least one Canadian incorporated, profit-oriented small or medium-sized enterprise (SME).
- At least one grant-claiming UK registered SME.
- The ability to form consortia that agree on plans for intellectual property rights and commercialization.
Eligible expenses
The grant covers specific expenses directly associated with the collaborative industrial research and development project.
- Project personnel costs, including salaries and related expenses for R&D roles.
- Expenses for materials and equipment necessary for the project.
- Travel expenses related to project activities and collaboration meetings.
- Consultancy fees for technical or research expertise required for the project.
- Intellectual property protection costs necessary for commercialization activities.
Eligible geographic areas
This grant is available for companies located specifically in Canada and the United Kingdom, as these are the funding jurisdictions. The collaboration targets organizations within these areas to enhance joint innovation and commercial prospects.
- Businesses incorporated and operating in Canada.
- Entities registered and functioning in the United Kingdom.
Additional information
Here are some additional relevant details for this grant:
- The call for proposals is a result of the new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Canada and the UK.
- Canadian SMEs can apply to more than one NRC IRAP call for proposals, but simultaneous funded projects might be limited.
- It is encouraged for Canadian SME applicants to communicate with their NRC IRAP representative during the application preparation stages.
- The funding is handled separately by national funding bodies: NRC IRAP for Canada and Innovate UK for the UK.
- The focus is on projects with a high potential for commercialization within 2-3 years of completion.
- Canadian SMEs must be registered NRC IRAP clients to apply.
- Each country's national laws, regulations, and procedures govern the funding that is provided.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada - UK 2024-2025 multisector collaborative industrial research and development Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Canada - UK 2024-2025 multisector collaborative industrial research and development. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Canada - UK 2024-2025 multisector collaborative industrial research and development?
The Canada-UK 2024-2025 multisector collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals aims to support projects with high commercialization potential in life sciences, digital and emerging technologies, and sustainability technologies, offering up to $500,000 CAD in funding for eligible Canadian SMEs. The program is designed to foster innovative product, process, or technology-based service development through international collaboration.
How much funding can be received?
Canada - UK 2024-2025 multisector collaborative industrial research and development Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $500,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Canada - UK 2024-2025 multisector collaborative industrial research and development program?
To be eligible for the Canada - UK 2024-2025 multisector collaborative industrial research and development program, you must:
The project consortium must include at least one Canadian incorporated, profit-oriented small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) and one grant claiming UK registered SME.
The Canadian SME must be an incorporated, profit-oriented business in Canada with 500 or fewer full-time equivalent employees.
The project must focus on co-development, adaptation, and/or validation of an innovative product, process, or technology-based service with commercial potential and civilian purpose.
What expenses are eligible under Canada - UK 2024-2025 multisector collaborative industrial research and development?
This grant supports collaborative industrial research and development projects with strong commercialization prospects, focusing on innovative advancements across key sectors. Eligible projects are collaborative efforts aiming at co-development, adaptation, or validation in specific technology-driven domains. Projects in life sciences focusing on areas such as engineering biology, biomanufacturing, and agricultural technologies.
Initiatives in digital and emerging technologies, including quantum technologies, artificial intelligence, and semiconductors.
Projects centered around sustainability and net zero technologies, covering critical minerals, ocean sciences, and clean energy technologies.
Who can I contact for more information about the Canada - UK 2024-2025 multisector collaborative industrial research and development?
You can contact National Research Council Canada (NRC) by email at Tamara.Kononoff@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca or by phone at 1-877-994-4727.
Where is the Canada - UK 2024-2025 multisector collaborative industrial research and development available?
The Canada - UK 2024-2025 multisector collaborative industrial research and development program is available across Canada.
Is the Canada - UK 2024-2025 multisector collaborative industrial research and development a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Canada - UK 2024-2025 multisector collaborative industrial research and development is a Grant and Funding
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