GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
Varies; assessed per project by your assigned advisor.
Rolling submissions — no fixed deadline.
FUNDING TYPE
Grant
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
Competitiveness is not publicly disclosed, but IRAP is one of Canada's most widely used innovation funding programs with a large national advisor network.
Funding amounts vary and are assessed by an assigned Industrial Technology Advisor (ITA). Your relationship with your ITA and the strength of your innovation project are central to the outcome.
WHAT IT TAKES
Contact NRC IRAP to be assigned an Industrial Technology Advisor (ITA) — 1-2 weeks
Work with your ITA to assess eligibility and develop your application — 2-6 weeks
Submit funding request through your ITA — Ongoing with ITA guidance
WORTH KNOWING
The entry point is calling 1-877-994-4727 or contacting an IRAP representative directly — the ITA relationship drives everything, so engaging early and building that connection matters more than a cold application.
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