NRC IRAP - Clean Technology program

National Research Council of Canada · The NRC IRAP Clean Technology program provides funding, technical advice, and business guidance to Canadian small and medium-sized businesses developing innova…

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Overview

The NRC IRAP Clean Technology program provides funding, technical advice, and business guidance to Canadian small and medium-sized businesses developing innovative clean technologies. The program supports businesses from early-stage development through commercialization with start-up and scale-up funding options.

Eligibility

Canadian small and medium-sized businessesCompanies developing, demonstrating or commercializing clean technologiesSpecific detailed eligibility requirements available on NRC's website

Eligible projects

Start-up funding for technologies proven at small scaleScale-up funding for advanced, high-growth companiesDevelopment and commercialization of clean technologies

Financing terms

Funding available at start-up and scale-up stagesTechnical and business advice provided by trusted advisorsConnections to Canadian cleantech innovation ecosystem partners

How to apply

1Check eligibilityConfirm you meet every criterion listed above before you start.

2Prepare the project packageProject description, budget with quotes, team, and recent financial statements.

3Apply on nrc.canada.caGovgrant members can draft the application with AI and export a formatted PDF.

4Respond to reviewer questionsMost programs come back with one round of questions within a few weeks of submission.

Additional information

Administered by the National Research Council of CanadaProgram provides advisory support including technical guidance, referrals, and ecosystem connections

At a glanceMaximumVariesProviderNational Research Council of CanadaDeadlineRolling intakeStatusOpenRegionCanadaOfficial sourcenrc.canada.ca ↗

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