Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP)

National Research Council Canada National

Funding amount

$50,000 to $500,000

Deadline

Rolling — apply anytime

Region

National

Funder type

Federal Government

For

Businesses

Eligible organizations

incorporated business, CCPC, SME

About this program

Canada's primary innovation assistance program for SMEs. Provides advisory services and project funding to help businesses develop and commercialize innovative, technology-based products and processes. Average project value $250K.

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