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NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP)
Funding and advice for incorporated Canadian SMEs developing technology-driven products or services.
Grant (non-repayable) Open year-round / rolling
- Funder
- National Research Council Canada
Funder profile and all of its programs - Amount
- Advisory services and funding for R&D projects; amounts are set project by project.
- Where
- Canada (national)
- Who can apply
- Incorporated small business
- Sectors
- Technology, software, R&D, Clean tech / climate, Health / life sciences, Manufacturing, Agriculture / agri-food, Food & beverage, Games / digital media
- Deadline
- Rolling: no fixed deadline
- Last checked
- 28 October 2026
- Funder contacts
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Key requirements
- Incorporated, for-profit Canadian SME with up to 500 full-time-equivalent employees.
- Sole proprietorships and partnerships are not eligible.
- You are developing and commercializing an innovative product or service in Canada.
The official site blocks automated checks; we confirmed the program is current on 2026-10-28. Check the page yourself before relying on it.
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