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NRC IRAP Accelerated Review Program

Supports Canadian applied-innovation teams with faster review and rapid decisions for focused milestones.

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The NRC IRAP Accelerated Review Program (ARP) is a fast-track stream within NRC IRAP designed for Canadian SMEs undertaking smaller, focused R&D projects where speed of decision matters. ARP awards are capped at approximately CA$50,000 — significantly below the CA$1 million-plus ceiling of the Standard Contribution — and cover the same categories of eligible costs: technical labour and directly at…

Same as standard IRAP — any technology-driven R&D in a Canadian SME — but narrower in scope and budget, suitable for focused feasibility studies, prototyping sprints, or small-team R&D milestones.

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.4 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.3–12 months
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.20%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.CAD 30M

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