1. Helping Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) grow through innovation
NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL OF CANADA INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (NRC IRAP)
Helping Small Medium Enterprises
(SMEs) grow through innovation
Opportunities in Aerospace – CARIC OCE OAC information Sessions
Ontario January 2015
Presented by :
Estelle Havva, B.Eng, MBA, CMA CPA
NRC IRAP Aerospace Sector Team Lead

2. Supporting Canada’s Innovation System
NRC is Canada’s engine for industrial innovation
Generating more value from federal investment in R&D
Increasing productivity and competitiveness for Canadian industry
Helping create a higher standard of living and better quality of life for Canadians
Industrial Research Assistance Program

3. NRC VISION
To be the most effective research and technology organization in the world, stimulating sustainable domestic prosperity
NRC-IRAP VISION Be the first place where innovative Canadian firms go for support to develop their ideas into commercial success
Industrial Research Assistance Program

4. NRC MISSION
Working with clients and partners, we provide innovation support, strategic research, scientific and technical services to develop and deploy solutions to meet Canada’s current and future industrial and societal needs.
NRC-IRAP MISSION
Accelerate the growth of SMEs by providing them with a comprehensive suite of innovative services and funding
Industrial Research Assistance Program

5. NRC-IRAP locations
NRC Research facilities
Delivered by a network of over 400 professionals located in more than 100 communities
Industrial Research Assistance Program

6. Strategic Research & Development Science Infrastructure
NRC Business Lines
Strategic Research & Development
Science Infrastructure
Technical Services
Industrial Research Assistance Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program

7. Accelerated Deployment
NRC Aerospace
Provides large-scale infrastructure and technology foresight (strategic R&D and technical services)
De-risks technology by moving it past the “valley of death”
Fosters consortia for large-scale technology demonstration projects
Makes connections between Canada’s SMEs and OEMs
Science
Applied Research
Demonstration
Deployment
Very Successful
Moderately Successful
Unsuccessful
“Valley of Death”
Cash Flow
NRC Value
Reduced Risk
Reduced Cost
Accelerated Deployment

8. NRC Aerospace Competencies
Aerodynamics
Flight Research
Gas Turbine Engines
Manufacturing
Structures and Materials
Technical Services

9. NRC Aerospace Strategic Programs
NRC has established a series of strategic programs to focus on Canadian industry needs
Programs are internal business units
Revenue targets
Performance targets
Discretionary funds for R&D collaboration
Aeronautical Product Development Technologies
Civil Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Aerospace Defence Systems
Aeronautics for 21st Century
Reducing Aviation Icing Risks
Working and Travelling on Aircraft
To respond to industry requirements and shape NRC R&D direction

10. NRC IRAP - What we do
Support the needs of small- and medium-sized firms engaged in innovative technology-driven activities
Assist firms to develop, adopt or adapt technologies and incorporate them into competitive products and services to be commercialized in the global marketplace
Industrial Research Assistance Program

11. NRC IRAP - How we serve Assist you in validating your ideas
Provide a suite of advisory services
Offer strategic, competitive, business intelligence
Promote networking and linkages with potential partners in Canada and abroad
Provide non-repayable financial assistance
Industrial Research Assistance Program

12. Our business model NRC-IRAP business model Business Innovation
Partnerships
Strategic planning
Market assessment
Intellectual property
Networking
Business Innovation
Business advice
CAIP $
BIAP $
CHTD $
YEP $
Innovation IRAP projects $
Funding organizations $ 12 12
Industrial Research Assistance Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program

13. NRC IRAP - Our programs IRAP
Includes financial support for innovation projects with SMEs and contributions to organizations assisting SMEs
Business Innovation Access Program (BIAP) Helps Canadian SMEs access technical and business services at universities, colleges and other public research institutions. Youth Employment Program (YEP) Helps SMEs hire highly skilled post-secondary graduates
Note re: CAIP Funding through the Canada Accelerator and Incubator Program is not ongoing, it is hrough a one-time RFP (request for proposals) process. The RFP process closed in late October 2013 and funding decisions are currently underway.
Industrial Research Assistance Program

14. 1. Eligibility If your company meets all of the following criteria:
incorporated and profit-oriented entity, located in Canada with fewer than 500 full-time employees
have the desire and potential to improve innovation capacity
open to developing a trusting relationship with NRC-IRAP
have the objective to grow and generate profits in Canada through the development and commercialization of innovative, technology-driven new or improved products, services, or processes.
Your company may be eligible for support
Industrial Research Assistance Program

15. 2. Meeting with an ITA
An Industrial Technology Advisor (ITA) will visit you at your location
to better understand
Your business structure (ownership, management, etc.)
Your business strategy
The nature of your activities (products/services, clients, competitors…)
Available resources (human, material, etc.)
Where you are with your idea
You will
Discuss how NRC-IRAP can help you achieve your business goals
Learn more about the variety of our services and programs
Receive information on the conditions for financial contribution support
Industrial Research Assistance Program

16. NRC-IRAP Business Model
ITA Advantage
Relationships
Local Presence
Network
Smart Money
Industrial Research Assistance Program

17. Trusted Services Advice and customized solutions Networking
International linkages
Project Management
Follow-up
Industrial Research Assistance Program

18. Helping SMEs Succeed Globally
Our international initiatives are focused on providing support in a number of key areas, including:
Direct support to SMEs with international interests
Technology partnering, including technology sourcing, transfer, and matching
Joint R&D projects and other technology ventures
EUREKA!
An international network for market-driven industrial R&D that includes over 40 economies from the Europe, Israel, South Korea, and now Canada.
Industrial Research Assistance Program

19. What is Concierge Service? Contact Concierge Service
The place where Canadian enterprises can find information and guidance to access programs and resources in support of business innovation.
Customized service to help SMEs leverage available innovation programs and services from federal, provincial and regional government
Guidance on the most appropriate business innovation assistance, programs and resources specific to the clients’ needs
Referrals and introductions to partners or other service providers helps the SME efficiently access innovation support programs and services
Contact Concierge Service
Call our bilingual client contact center
GUIDE ( )
Hours of operations: 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Monday to Friday (Local time)
Visit our website

20. Contact us To reach an ITA in your area, call or visit website

21. Discussion