Funding
Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP)
Non-repayable funding covering up to 80% of the salary cost of a technical development project.
Open nowCloses November 28, 2026Details verified
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Advisory support and cost-shared funding for small and medium-sized businesses developing a technology-driven product or process. Projects are scoped with an Industrial Technology Advisor before any funding is committed, so the advisor conversation is effectively the first step rather than the paperwork.
What it covers
- Salaries of technical staff assigned to the project
- Contractor fees directly tied to the development work
- A limited share of materials consumed in prototyping
Who can apply
- Business size: Small and medium.
- Stage: Growing.
- Legal structure: Incorporated.
- Region: Canada.
How to apply
- 1Request an introductory call with an Industrial Technology Advisor in your region
- 2Scope the project with the advisor and agree the technical milestones
- 3Submit the full proposal once the advisor confirms fit
Worth knowing
Applications are assessed continuously but the annual allocation is finite, so late submissions in a fiscal year compete for less money.
