The Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) of the National Research Council (NRC) of Canada provides a range of both technical and business oriented advisory services along with potential financial support to growth-oriented Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises. The financial support offered by the program takes the form of direct grants that can reach up to $500 000.

You might be eligible if:

• You are a growing medium-sized business, with less than 500 employees;
• You have a technincal project with a scientific or technical problem that it wishes to address through a defined, time limited and outcome;
• Funding will lead to measurable benefits to Canada.

To apply, you must:

• Define the business case;
• Identify the target market;
• Establish the technological strategies;
• Define the project plan, ressources, phase, delivrables, etc.