Open year-roundGrant · National Research Council of Canada
NRC IRAP
Up to 80% of project salaries
Non-repayable funding and advisory support for technology and R&D projects. An industrial technology advisor works with you to scope the project before you apply.
How the money works
- Amount
- Small projects from ~$50K; larger projects $500K and up
- Covers
- Up to 80% of salaries for staff working on the project
- Type
- Non-repayable contribution
- Timing
- Continuous intake, starts with an advisor conversation
Who may be eligible
- Incorporated, for-profit Canadian company
- 500 or fewer full-time employees
- A defined technical project with growth or commercial goals
Meeting these criteria does not guarantee funding. National Research Council of Canada decides eligibility and approval for each application.
Details last checked October 22, 2026. Amounts and intake dates change; we confirm them with the program before you apply. Official program page.