The National Research Council-Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP) is Canada’s premier innovation assistance program for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It is a vital component of the NRC, a cornerstone in Canada’s innovation system, regarded world-wide as one of the best programs of its kind. With offices across the Country, NRC-IRAP is comprised of industrial technology Advisors, providing innovation technical and business advisory services, financial assistance programs, networking and linkages, and confidentiality of business information. We provide innovation and funding services customized to your specific needs, with the goal to help you accelerate the growth of your business through innovation and technology.