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IRAP (Industrial Research Assistance Program)

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National Research Council Canada (NRC)

Ottawa, Canada

About this program

NRC IRAP is Canada's premier innovation assistance program for SMEs. Provides non-repayable contributions (grants) from $10K to $10M for R&D projects. Also offers Industrial Technology Advisors for free technical and business advisory. $1.7B annual budget.

Focus Areas

Stages

PRE SEEDSEEDSERIES AGROWTH

Target Regions

Canada

Funding Details

Funding$10.0M

EquityEquity-free ✓

Program Stats

Data Quality

Completeness72%

Last updated: 6/23/2026