NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP)
About This Grant
IRAP invests $350M annually in Canadian SMEs, providing financial assistance and advisory services for technology innovation and commercialization.
Grant Summary
NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) is a National Research Council Canada grant providing $25K to $1M for small business. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Focus Areas
Eligibility
- Canadian organizations eligible
How to Apply
$25K–$1M
Rolling / Open
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) from National Research Council Canada, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to National Research Council Canada before the deadline.
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NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP): Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP)?
NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) is offered by National Research Council Canada and is generally open to small business. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) provide?
NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) provides between $25K and $1M per award from National Research Council Canada. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) deadline?
NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, National Research Council Canada, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.
How do you apply for the NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP)?
To apply for NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP), confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from National Research Council Canada.