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  • grant_single|openingDateApril 01, 2022
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Grant and Funding
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  • Professional, scientific and technical services
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  • Government of Canada
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The NRC IRAP provides up to $10 million in funding to support technology-driven innovation projects for small and medium-sized Canadian businesses. Eligible activities include research and development aimed at developing and commercializing new or improved products, services, or processes.

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Eligible projects and activities for this grant focus on research and development that lead to technology-driven innovation. These include efforts towards creating new or improved products, services, or processes in Canada.
  • Research and development of innovative technologies.
  • Commercialization of technology-driven new or improved products, services, or processes.
  • Development of new, innovative products.
  • Original software creation.
  • Development and commercialization activities leading to significant business growth and economic benefits for Canada.

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If you meet the following criteria, your business may be 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

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This grant targets small and medium-sized Canadian businesses that are focused on technology-driven innovation. The following types of businesses and industries may be eligible for funding:
  • Incorporated, profit-oriented small or medium-sized businesses in Canada
  • Industries involved in developing and commercializing innovative, technology-driven products, services, or processes

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 The National Research Council Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP) primarily supports Canadian for-profit SMEs. Industries that are not eligible generally include those that do not meet the required technological or innovative criteria. Here are some possible types of restrictions
  • Unincorporated businesses
  • Not-for-profit organisations
  • Industries with no technological innovation objectives
  • Companies whose main activity is not oriented towards the development of new products or processes
  • Companies with more than 500 full-time equivalent employees

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The NRC IRAP grant covers eligible expenses related to research and development activities, including salary and subcontractor costs.
  • 80% of salaries
  • 50% of subcontractor costs

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Eligible companies for this grant are those that are incorporated and profit-oriented small or medium-sized businesses in Canada. The funding is targeted at Canadian businesses looking to develop and commercialize innovative technology-driven solutions.
  • Canada

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NRC IRAP projects are evaluated based on several criteria to ensure they align with growth and innovation objectives.
  • The project's technical aspects and potential impacts on the business
  • The business, management, and financial capacity
  • The assessed potential to achieve expected results
  • The commercialization plan
  • The overall market and commercialization opportunity
  • The anticipated benefits to Canada

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Step 1: Initial Contact with NRC IRAP
  • Call the toll-free number 1-877-994-4727 to discuss your project.
  • Determine eligibility based on criteria including business size, incorporation, and innovation plans.
Step 2: Preliminary Due Diligence
  • Prepare a business plan or pitch deck, company financials, and resumes for management and technical teams.
  • Provide these documents to assist NRC IRAP in conducting preliminary due diligence.
Step 3: Meet an Industrial Technology Advisor (ITA)
  • If eligible, you will be referred to an ITA.
  • The ITA will meet to understand your business strategy, issues, opportunities, and plans.
Step 4: Develop Project Proposal
  • The ITA evaluates the business and proposed project.
  • If appropriate, you will be invited to submit a project proposal for funding.
Step 5: Proposal Assessment
  • The proposal is assessed within three months based on technical aspects, business capacity, commercialization potential, and anticipated benefits to Canada.
Step 6: Receive Financial Contribution
  • If approved, you receive a financial contribution to share the costs of your R&D project.
  • Submit monthly reimbursement claims to NRC IRAP.

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Additional information worth knowing by the grant applicant includes:
  • NRC IRAP provides non-repayable financial contributions covering up to 80% of salaries and 50% of contractor costs.
  • The program is implemented through a network of industrial technology advisors (ITAs) across Canada.
  • For larger R&D projects, NRC IRAP has increased its funding threshold up to $10 million.
  • To leverage both NRC IRAP and SR&ED programs, proper coordination in applying for each is advised.
  • Successful applicants must submit monthly reimbursement claims to NRC IRAP.
  • Qualified businesses may also benefit from youth employment strategy programs offering up to $30,000 per graduate for a 12-month placement.

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1-877-994-4727

Apply to this program