Grant and Funding Programs Offered by National Research Council Canada (NRC)

The National Research Council Canada (NRC) is the country's leading research and development organization, established in 1916, to advance science and technology. It supports innovation through extensive grants and funding programs like the Industrial Research Assistance Program, aimed at boosting small and medium-sized enterprises and fostering economic growth. View National Research Council Canada (NRC)'s website for more information.

220 programs

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NRCC — Gas turbine research facilities
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Gas turbine research facilities in Ottawa and Thompson, Manitoba
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Utilities, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
National Killam Program
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Recognition for distinguished scholars and research excellence
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 160,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Plaskett Fellowship
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Early-career astronomy research fellowship
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Victoria, BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Quantum Internetworking Challenge program
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Support for collaborative quantum networking projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
SMART Cluster's 7th call for proposals – advanced manufacturing
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Collaborative advanced manufacturing R&D funding opportunity
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnology
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
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SMART Cluster’s 8th call for proposals – advanced manufacturing
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
International collaborative R&D in advanced manufacturing
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercializationDigital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed
UK 2025-26 Semiconductors collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Supports Canada-UK semiconductor R&D collaboration
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationClosed
Virtual Canadian biomanufacturing R&D partnering mission to the United Kingdom
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Virtual biomanufacturing partnering mission for SMEs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationClosed
Virtual Canadian nanotechnology in life sciences R&D partnering mission to Brazil – October 18 to 22, 2021
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Virtual R&D partnering mission to Brazil
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationClosed
Virtual advanced & smart manufacturing R&D partnering mission to South Korea – February-March 2021
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Virtual R&D partnering mission for SMEs in South Korea
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Canada
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Virtual advanced manufacturing technology partnership mission to India - January-February 2021
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Virtual mission for advanced manufacturing partnerships
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Xecs call 4 – electronic components and systems
National Research Council Canada (NRC), Xecs (XECS)
Collaborative electronics systems innovation support
Eligible Funding
Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed
e-Auto Challenge program
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Collaborative support for electric vehicle technologies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 400,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
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NRC IRAP – Advisory services
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Expert business and technical advice
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingUnknown
AI for Productivity Challenge program
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
AI adoption for industrial productivity
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Canada
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NRC — Compression and tension testing facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Rail vehicle structural testing services
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationUnknown
NRC — Large Wave Flume - Research Facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Large-scale coastal testing and wave simulation facility
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Construction, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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NRC — Marine research station
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Marine research facility in Ketch Harbour, Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
NS, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationUnknown
NRC — Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering Research Centre
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Collaborate on ocean, coastal and river engineering R&D
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Construction, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateArtificial Intelligence (AI)
NL, Canada
Grant and FundingUnknown
NRC — Security and Disruptive Technologies Research Centre
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Research support for quantum innovation
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada

Grant and Funding Programs Offered by National Research Council Canada (NRC)

NRCC — Gas turbine research facilities

National Killam Program

Plaskett Fellowship

Quantum Internetworking Challenge program

SMART Cluster's 7th call for proposals – advanced manufacturing

Compare National Research Council Canada (NRC) funding options for your project

SMART Cluster’s 8th call for proposals – advanced manufacturing

UK 2025-26 Semiconductors collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals

Virtual Canadian biomanufacturing R&D partnering mission to the United Kingdom

Virtual Canadian nanotechnology in life sciences R&D partnering mission to Brazil – October 18 to 22, 2021

Virtual advanced & smart manufacturing R&D partnering mission to South Korea – February-March 2021

Explore funding programs from National Research Council Canada (NRC)

Virtual advanced manufacturing technology partnership mission to India - January-February 2021

Xecs call 4 – electronic components and systems

e-Auto Challenge program

NRC IRAP – Advisory services

AI for Productivity Challenge program

Prepare your National Research Council Canada (NRC) funding application

NRC — Compression and tension testing facility

NRC — Large Wave Flume - Research Facility

NRC — Marine research station

NRC — Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering Research Centre

NRC — Security and Disruptive Technologies Research Centre