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National Research Council Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP)

National Research Council Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP)

Ottawa, Ontarionrc.canada.ca

Overview

NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) is Canada's leading innovation assistance program for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs). NRC IRAP provides advice, connections, and funding to help Canadian small and medium-sized businesses grow, increase their innovation capacity, and take ideas to market. The Program is delivered through a dedicated network of Industrial Technology Advisors located in communities across Canada, helping businesses succeed across all industry sectors.

Year Founded

1947

Portfolio Companies

13

Investments

National Research Council Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Edgewise EnvironmentalJul 2025GrantCo-investor
Rockburst Technologies Inc.Apr 2025GrantCo-investor
Hydron Energy Inc.Feb 2025GrantCo-investor
Zymedyne TherapeuticsNov 2024GrantCo-investor
ResVRJun 2024GrantCo-investor

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HeadquartersOttawa, Ontario
Year Founded1947

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