National Research Council Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP)
Overview
NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) is Canada's leading innovation assistance program for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs). NRC IRAP provides advice, connections, and funding to help Canadian small and medium-sized businesses grow, increase their innovation capacity, and take ideas to market. The Program is delivered through a dedicated network of Industrial Technology Advisors located in communities across Canada, helping businesses succeed across all industry sectors.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| H2nanO Inc. | Jul 2023 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Rockburst Technologies Inc. | Apr 2025 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Nanovista | Apr 2020 | Grant | Lead |
| Nexterra Systems Corp | Aug 2009 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Cheetah Networks Inc | Nov 2023 | Grant | Co-investor |
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is National Research Council Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) based?
National Research Council Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) is headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
When was National Research Council Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) founded?
National Research Council Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) was founded in 1947.
How many portfolio companies does National Research Council Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) have?
National Research Council Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) has 11 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in National Research Council Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP)'s portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include H2nanO Inc., Rockburst Technologies Inc., Nanovista, Nexterra Systems Corp, Cheetah Networks Inc.
What was National Research Council Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP)'s most recent investment shown here?
National Research Council Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP)'s most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Rockburst Technologies Inc. in 2025.
What sectors does National Research Council Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) focus on?
National Research Council Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Real Estate & PropTech, Telecommunications & Networking, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does National Research Council Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) focus on?
National Research Council Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) typically invests at the MultiStage stage.
What is National Research Council Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP)'s AUM?
National Research Council Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP)'s assets under management are estimated between $250.0M and $500.0M.