Defence Industry Assist (DI Assist)

National Research Council of Canada Canada-wide

Deadline

Rolling — apply anytime

Region

Canada-wide

Funder type

Federal Government

For

Businesses

Eligible organizations

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)

About this program

NRC IRAP's Defence Industry Assist initiative provides advice, connections, and funding to help Canadian SMEs advance made-in-Canada defence and dual-use technologies. Supports projects at different stages of development, from early-stage R&D ideas to technology validation, helping businesses address Canadian Armed Forces capability needs and compete globally.

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