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iVisit

Enables SMEs to solve innovation challenges with research expertise
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
  • Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada

Overview

The iVisit program provides eligible Canadian SMEs with up to 20 hours of funded collaboration with a Technology Access Centre (TAC) to address innovation challenges. Eligible activities include technical or economic feasibility assessments, prototype development, technology access, and expert scientific or business advice to support innovation and competitiveness.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase performance through digital transformation
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Timeline
  • Receipt of requests is now closed

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Location
  • Canada
Legal structures
  • For-profit business
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • 500 employees maximum
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • Persons with Disabilities
  • Other Racialized Persons
  • Black Canadians
  • Canadians
  • Startups
  • Women

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Collaboration to evaluate the feasibility of new products, processes, or services.
  • Short-term research and development support, including prototype development.
  • Access to advanced technology and equipment not available within your company.
  • Receiving objective scientific, technical, or business advice to solve innovation challenges.
  • Customized staff training on new technologies or processes.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Incorporated Canadian for-profit firms with under 500 employees
  • Companies seeking to solve innovation challenges with applied research or technology adoption
  • Businesses requiring short-term R&D assistance or prototype development
  • Firms interested in accessing cutting-edge technology not available in-house
  • Companies from all sectors, particularly those led by traditionally underrepresented groups (women, Indigenous persons, visible minorities, persons with disabilities)

Who is not eligible

  • Unincorporated businesses in Canada (e.g., sole proprietorships or unincorporated partnerships).
  • Businesses with 500 employees or more.
  • Non-profit organizations.
  • Non-profit entities, research institutes, and public organizations.

Eligible expenses

  • Access to cutting-edge technology and equipment not available in-house.
  • Technical and economic feasibility assessments for new products, processes, or services.
  • Short-term research and development assistance, including prototype development.
  • Objective scientific, technical, and business advice provided by multidisciplinary teams.
  • Custom training module development and delivery for employees on new technology.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Companies incorporated and operating anywhere in Canada.

Additional information

  • Participation of companies owned by women, Indigenous persons, members of visible minorities, and persons with disabilities is encouraged.
  • TACs offer flexible intellectual property (IP) policies that allow companies to commercialize research results and IP developed through the program.
  • All company information submitted is securely stored according to Tech-Access Canada’s privacy policy, and confidentiality of requests is maintained.
  • Collaboration and discussions with TACs take place only after mutual NDAs are signed.

Contacts

info@tech-access.ca

Frequently Asked Questions about the iVisit Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the iVisit. 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 iVisit?

The iVisit program provides eligible Canadian SMEs with up to 20 hours of funded collaboration with a Technology Access Centre (TAC) to address innovation challenges. Eligible activities include technical or economic feasibility assessments, prototype development, technology access, and expert scientific or business advice to support innovation and competitiveness.

Who is eligible for the iVisit program?

To be eligible for the iVisit program, you must: Incorporated Canadian for-profit firm Fewer than 500 employees

What expenses are eligible under iVisit?

Collaboration to evaluate the feasibility of new products, processes, or services. Short-term research and development support, including prototype development. Access to advanced technology and equipment not available within your company. Receiving objective scientific, technical, or business advice to solve innovation challenges. Customized staff training on new technologies or processes.

Who can I contact for more information about the iVisit?

You can contact National Research Council Canada (NRC) by email at info@tech-access.ca.

Where is the iVisit available?

The iVisit program is available across Canada.

Who are the financial supporters of the iVisit?

iVisit is funded by National Research Council Canada (NRC)

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