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NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP)

National Research Council of Canada · Prince Edward Island

Funding amount
Varies by project
Application difficulty
High
Typical timeline
12-16 weeks
How to apply
Phone
📋 About this program
Canada's premier innovation support program. Provides financial assistance, expert advice, and connections to help SMEs develop and commercialize technology-based innovations.
Who qualifies
Eligible sectors
Technology
Eligible uses
Research DevelopmentExpansion
Employees: Up to 500
🚀 How to apply
  1. Check your eligibility — Review the requirements above, or use FundNavigator's free AI matcher to confirm this program is a fit for your business before spending time on the application.
  2. Prepare your documents — Common requirements include: Business financial statements, Technical project proposal, Resumes of management and technical team, Description of R&D challenge, Commercialization plan.
  3. Submit your applicationApply at the official portal →
💡 Tips & notes
For technology-focused SMEs. A local IRAP Industrial Technology Advisor (ITA) will assess your project.