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Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
NRC IRAP Clean Technology program
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling
Odds
Not published
Effort
1–2 days
Can you get this?
✓For-profit business incorporated in Canada
✓Maximum 500 full-time Canadian employees
✓Must have paid staff beyond founders only
✓Must have validated proof of concept
✓Must have a path to commercialization
Your real odds
Meeting every eligibility requirement does not guarantee funding, and NRC IRAP says so explicitly.
The program runs on a rolling basis rather than a fixed competition cycle, but advisors drive selection and the bar is real. A validated proof of concept and quantifiable environmental impact data will strengthen your file considerably.
What it takes
Confirm eligibility: incorporated in Canada, under 500 employees, paid non-founder staff, validated proof of concept1–2 days
Contact an NRC IRAP Industrial Technology Advisor (ITA) by phone or online to begin the intake process1 week
Prepare project documentation: technology description, measurable environmental impacts, and commercialization plan2–4 weeks
Worth knowing
Most SMEs get in through the advisory relationship itself, so contact an ITA before your application is fully polished. NRC IRAP pairs funded companies with ecosystem referrals alongside the cash, and that relationship is often the actual entry point.
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