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Technology Access Centres (TAC)
Access specialized technology, equipment and expertise
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
Gain access to specialized technology, equipment and expertise at 60 centres across Canada to help with your productivity and innovation projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new product or service
- Conduct research and development activities
- Launch or market a product/service
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- 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
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
The grant supports activities focused on enhancing applied research collaboration between colleges and industry, primarily benefiting SMEs. Eligible projects aim to promote innovation by leveraging the resources and expertise available at Technology Access Centres.
- Collaboration projects between colleges and SMEs to develop new products or processes.
- Scale-up initiatives for innovative prototypes in partnership with industry.
- R&D projects aimed at solving specific business challenges using advanced technology.
- Training programs for industry personnel in new technologies and equipment.
- Initiatives to enhance the innovation capacity of Canadian SMEs through access to cutting-edge facilities and expertise.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
The given context does not provide specific evaluation and selection criteria for projects under this grant. Therefore, the information on the criteria and point scores allocated to each criterion is not available.Eligible expenses
Eligible projects for this grant are centered around fostering innovation and enhancing R&D capabilities through strategic collaborations and the development of new technologies. They provide resources and initiatives to support applied research in various industry sectors.
- Facilitating the sharing of best practices to TAC members for operational excellence.
- Connecting innovators to TACs with the expertise to advance product development and commercialization.
- Championing TACs as a significant part of Canada's innovation ecosystem.
- Advocating for TACs to government officials and agencies to promote applied research efforts.
- Fostering partnerships with industry, government, universities, and other stakeholders for advancing applied research.
- Delivering programs that enable TAC member engagement in collaborative R&D projects with industry partners.
Eligible geographic areas
This grant is available to companies operating across Canada as it is designed to support Canadian SMEs. The initiative emphasizes national reach and accessibility to foster innovation across various regions.
- Companies located within any province or territory in Canada.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- The TACs offer a flexible intellectual property framework, allowing companies to commercialize the research results and IP.
- All TACs within the network have won NSERC-designated Technology Access Centre Grants and receive annual funding from NSERC.
- NSERC regularly renews existing TACs with additional five-year mandates based on performance and project outcomes.
- The Interactive Visits are a unique program offering with significant demand, indicated by record waitlists and allocations.
- The TAC network operates a secure online project management portal called TACPITS to facilitate project tracking and administration.
- Tech-Access Canada champions TACs as major players in the innovation ecosystem, advocating for TACs with government officials and stakeholders.
- The organization operates a national network, fostering collaboration among TACs to share best practices and operational excellence.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Technology Access Centres (TAC) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Technology Access Centres (TAC). 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 Technology Access Centres (TAC)?
Gain access to specialized technology, equipment and expertise at 60 centres across Canada to help with your productivity and innovation projects.
Who is eligible for the Technology Access Centres (TAC) program?
To be eligible for the Technology Access Centres (TAC) program, you must:
Must be a Canadian small or medium-sized enterprise (SME).
Business must seek to solve a unique business challenge through R&D and innovation services.
What expenses are eligible under Technology Access Centres (TAC)?
The grant supports activities focused on enhancing applied research collaboration between colleges and industry, primarily benefiting SMEs. Eligible projects aim to promote innovation by leveraging the resources and expertise available at Technology Access Centres. Collaboration projects between colleges and SMEs to develop new products or processes.
Scale-up initiatives for innovative prototypes in partnership with industry.
R&D projects aimed at solving specific business challenges using advanced technology.
Training programs for industry personnel in new technologies and equipment.
Initiatives to enhance the innovation capacity of Canadian SMEs through access to cutting-edge facilities and expertise.
Who can I contact for more information about the Technology Access Centres (TAC)?
You can contact Tech-Access Canada (TAC).
Where is the Technology Access Centres (TAC) available?
The Technology Access Centres (TAC) program is available across Canada.
Is the Technology Access Centres (TAC) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Technology Access Centres (TAC) is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the Technology Access Centres (TAC)?
Technology Access Centres (TAC) is funded by Tech-Access Canada (TAC)