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Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program

CSTIP Collaborative Grant & Contribution

Provides Canadian teams with NRC partnership support for mission-focused innovation projects.

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The Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program (CSTIP) is the National Research Council of Canada's umbrella mechanism for non-repayable grant and contribution funding to external partners who collaborate with NRC researchers. The programme spans the full R&D continuum, from disruptive or foundational research through to prototype development, knowledge mobilisation, and pre-commerci…

Provides non-repayable grants and contributions covering up to 75% of eligible project costs for businesses, universities, and not-for-profits collaborating with NRC researchers on mission-aligned R&D across the full innovation spectrum.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.25%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: nrc.canada.ca