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NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL OF CANADA INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Supporting SME growth through innovation and technology
MANDATE Stimulate wealth creation in Canada through technological innovation MISSION AcceleratethegrowthofSMEsbyprovidingthemwithacomprehensivesuiteofinnova;onservicesandfunding
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Delivered by a network of over 400 professionals located in more than 100 communities
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What does NRC-IRAP do?
• Support the needs of small- and medium-sized firms engaged in innovative or technology-driven activities
• Assist firms to develop, adopt and adapt technologies and incorporate them into competitive products and services to be commercialized in the global marketplace
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How does NRC-IRAP serve?
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• Provide a suite of advisory services
• Offer strategic, competitive, business intelligence
• Promote networking and linkages with potential partners in Canada and abroad
• Enable non-repayable financial assistance
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Our business model
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Partnerships
Strategic planning
Market assessment
Intellectual property
Networking Business advice
Funding organizations $
Innovation IRAP projects $
YEP $
CAIP $
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CHTD $
DTAPP $
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Helping SMEs Succeed Globally
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How to become a client
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Eligibility
If your company meets all of the following criteria:
• small-or medium-sized firm (fewer than 500 full-time employees)
• located in Canada
• incorporated and profit-oriented • have the objective to grow and generate profits through development
and commercialization of innovative, technology-driven new or improved products, services, or processes in Canada
Your company may be eligible for support
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Meeting at your company’s site
An Industrial Technology Advisor (ITA) will visit you at your location to better understand • Your business structure (ownership, management, etc.) • Your business strategy • The nature of your activities (products/services, clients, competitors…) • Available resources (human, material, etc.) You will • Discuss how NRC-IRAP can help you achieve your business goals • Learn more about the variety of NRC-IRAP services and programs • Oversee the conditions for financial contribution support
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Project definition
• Definition of the business opportunity
• Identify the client’s needs
• Decision to “buy” vs. “develop” new technology
• Define the project’s objectives, resources, timelines, deliverables, etc.
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Proposal evaluation
Project assessment:
• Understanding the business opportunity
• Evaluating the firm and its capabilities
• Assessing the project content and technical risk Determining the financial contribution level for all costs: • What activities are required to accomplish the project?
• What are the expected results?
• What is the overall cost of the project?
• What portion of the project does NRC-IRAP support?
• Are the project costs reasonable?
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Project management and follow-up
Your ITA will work with you from start to finish:
• Offer support throughout the life of your project
• Ensure you reach your ultimate technical and business objectives
• Follow-up to ensure you maximize the commercial benefits resulting from your project
Contact us To reach an ITA in your area, call or visit website 1-877-994-4727 www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/irap