Introduction to IRAP Simon Backer National Research Council Canada (NRC) Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) June 2016
Industrial Technology Advisors (ITA) How IRAP Works Agenda National Research Council (NRC) and Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) Industrial Technology Advisors (ITA) How IRAP Works IRAP and Eureka, Clusters Characteristics of IRAP-fundable Eureka Cluster Project How Canadian firms work with IRAP on Eureka Projects
National Research Council NRC and IRAP National Research Council Canada’s Research Technology Organization (RTO) Part of Government of Canada 100th Anniversary year Strategic Research, Scientific and Technical Services Industrial Research Assistance Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program IRAP Industrial Research Assistance Program Stimulate Wealth Creation for Canada Technological Innovation through Accelerate growth of small and medium enterprises More Revenue (GDP), Profits, Employment, R&D, Intellectual Property Research and Development New or Improved Product, Service or Process I will emphasize that Canada sees international cooperation as key to scaling up companies
IRAP - Industrial Technology Advisors (ITAs) 250+ highly experienced business / technology professionals Over 140 offices across Canada
Advice Connections Funding How IRAP works Continuous funding capability i.e. not restricted to ‘calls’ or specific time of year limitations
IRAP and Eureka, Clusters IRAP is a very solid Eureka Partner Since 2012 IRAP has funded Over 60 Eureka Network Projects €55 Mill. 17 Canadian Firms have participated in 11 Cluster Projects IRAP funding is continuous through the year Well suited to the Cluster Project process Emphasize we are solid Eureka Partner …when we see Solid Eureka projects i.e. good mix of firms including leadership / strong participation from MNE
Characteristics of IRAP fundable Cluster Project Targeted solution required by industry Multi-National Enterprise leadership Evidence of (MNE) traction in target market Clear path from R&D to commercial exploitation Strong potential for scalable solution
How Canadian Firms Work with IRAP on Eureka Project IRAP and Cluster processes run in parallel Connect and communicate with IRAP Advisor After project receives Cluster label Canadian firm is invited to submit full IRAP proposal Proposal is reviewed and approved by IRAP Execute Project We work with Canadian firm before, during and after the funding process. The IRAP process runs at same time as the Cluster process.
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