Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) — Financial Assistance
Financial support for technology innovations
Get a non-repayable contribution to develop, adopt or adapt new or improved technologies at any stage of innovation.
Status
Accepting project proposals
Money
- Non-repayable
- Maximum: $10 million
Funding limits
- This program covers up to 75% of eligible costs
Stacking
- You can combine money from this program with money from other government programs up to a total maximum of 75%
You
- Are an incorporated, for-profit small or medium-sized business in Canada
- Have 500 or less full-time equivalent employees
- Plan to develop and commercialize technology-driven innovation
How it works
- Connect with NRC IRAP by calling 1-877-994-4727.
- If your business is a good fit, make sure you have a business plan, pitch deck, company financials and resumes for each member of your management and technical team ready to share.
- You’ll be referred to an industrial technology advisor (ITA), who will meet with you to get to know your business and help you develop a project proposal.
Government of Canada, National Research Council
