Accelerators and incubators based in Canada that support the development and growth of start-up companies can receive funding from the Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP). The Canadian Accelerator and Incubator Program (CAIP) will provide non-repayable funding over a five year period to a limited number of qualified applicants. To ensure that the funding is allocated to the appropriate sector needs, the program will be assisted by a Venture Capital Expert Panel, which will be assembled by the Minister of Finance. The National Research Council of Canada (NRC-IRAP) is accepting proposals until October 30, 2013.
The National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP) is Canada’s first-class innovation program that supports small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs). IRAP is integral to the NRC and has been recognized world-wide for its contributions to innovation in Canada.
