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NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program

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

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NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program is Canada's flagship non-dilutive R&D support for small and medium-sized enterprises, delivered by the National Research Council Canada. The program has an annual envelope of about CA$414 million and funds roughly 3,362 firms a year through a network of 275 Industrial Technology Advisors who work directly with applicants.

The instrument is a non-repayabl…

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Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.

Last verified: 13 May 2026Source: nrc.canada.ca