This increased funding support will make it easier for small and medium‑sized Canadian businesses to access the support they need to grow and expand their companies. In 2018‑2019, NRC IRAP was mandated to expand its support to include an increased funding threshold of up to $10 million for larger research and development projects. NRC IRAP provides funding to support research and development projects at various stages of the innovation cycle. We provide this funding to eligible firms under our technology innovation projects and youth employment strategy programs. If you're a small or medium‑sized Canadian business pursuing technology‑driven innovation, you may be eligible for financial support from NRC IRAP. Please contact your IRAP representative directly if you have questions or are seeking more information. IRAP employees will continue to work directly with clients, under a business-as-usual approach, to ensure a smooth transition. Existing funding agreements will continue and new agreements can be signed. During this period, every effort will be made to ensure continuity of program delivery for clients and operational stability for staff. The transfer of IRAP will happen after an interim period of approximately 24 months, during which IRAP will remain part of the NRC. The CIC will be a new, operationally independent organization solely dedicated to supporting business R&D across all regions and all sectors of the economy. ![]() On February 16, 2023, the Government of Canada announced that the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) will be integrated into the new Canadian Innovation Corporation (CIC). ![]() NRC IRAP to be integrated into the new Canadian Innovation Corporation (CIC)
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