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National Research Council Canada

Administers National Research Council of Canada, Canada's federal research organization and Industrial Research Assistance programme.

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Key stats
Annual fundingCAD 414M
Programs8
Active grants3
Total grants4
About

The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is the Government of Canada's primary federal research and technology organisation. Its Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) is the dominant non-dilutive R&D funding mechanism for Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises, with approximately CA$414 million in annual contributions.

NRC IRAP operates through a network of approximately 275…

Programs & grants under this funder
Arctic and Northern Challenge Program

Supports Northern-led applied research in Canada addressing housing, health, food, and water systems with strong local capacity-building components.

Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program

Funds collaborative transfer projects with NRC researchers in Canada through multiple routes, usually covering a large share of eligible project costs.

1 grant
CSTIP Collaborative Grant & Contribution
Open
— pool·Rolling submission
e-Auto Challenge Program

Funds electric mobility innovation collaborations under NRC with Canadian small and medium firms, focusing on powertrain, battery, and secure vehicle communication solutions.

1 grant
e-Auto Challenge
Between cycles
CAD 1.5M pool
Applied Quantum Computing Challenge Program

Funds Canadian quantum computing applied challenges via NRC for algorithm and error-correction work with practical commercial relevance.

High-throughput and Secure Networks Challenge Program

Funds high-capacity secure communication research in Canada through NRC challenge collaboration focused on rural and remote network access technologies.

NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program

Funds Canadian small businesses with advisory support and development financing through a national research-to-market network.

2 grants
NRC IRAP Accelerated Review Program
Open
CAD 30M pool·Rolling submission
NRC IRAP Standard R&D Contribution
Open
CAD 380M pool·Rolling submission
Low Carbon Built Environment Challenge Program

Funds low-carbon construction technology efforts in Canada via NRC challenges, supporting better cement and concrete with measurable performance demonstrations.

Quantum Internetworking Challenge Program

Funds quantum networking initiatives through NRC with Canadian partners, advancing quantum materials, interconnects, and demonstration systems for future secure networks.

Last verified: 15 May 2026Source: nrc.canada.ca