Industrial Research Assistance Program - National Research Council Canada
Program Responsibility:
National Research Council Canada
Program Description:
The Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) helps Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) meet technological challenges and build innovation capacity.
Eligibility Criteria:
Canadian small or medium-sized incorporated business (500 employees or less) are eligible for support.
Funding:
NRC-IRAP funds portions of project costs and reimburses salaries and labour fees through its Youth Employment Strategy program and a Research and Development Activity program. Contributions are targeted towards clients who can present a strong business case for a technology, demonstrate the technical, financial and managerial capacity to take an idea from concept to commercialization; and demonstrate a clear need for financial support.
Program Category:
Research and Development, Human Resources and Training, Advice and Consultation
Contact Information:
Dr. Sam StevensExecutive Director for Ontario
National Research Council Canada
Tel: 1-877-994-4727
Email: publicinquiries.irap-pari@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
Website: http://irap-pari.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/main_e.html
Last Reviewed:
January 2010/AW
