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Industrial Research Assistance Program
IRAP - creating wealth for Canadians through technological innovation – 2004 Oct
P. Meloche
IRAP’s Mission and strategic objective:
Stimulating Stimulating innovationinnovation of Canadian small and of Canadian small and
medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
What is IRAP?
An innovation assistance service of the An innovation assistance service of the National Research CouncilNational Research Council
NRC
CISTI IRAPInstitutes
What is IRAP?
Maritimes
Nfld. & Labrador
10
23
Que. 55
Ont. 69
Sask. & Man. 25
Alta. 21
B.C. 36
Yukon N.-W.T.
A national network of experienced advisors
IRAP’s Network
includes over 100 technical includes over 100 technical organizationsorganizations
is present in major and ruralis present in major and rural communities across Canadacommunities across Canada
is linked electronicallyis linked electronically
Canadian Technology Network Canadian Technology Network (CTN)(CTN)
IRAP’s Reach (across Canada): 12,000 companies per year12,000 companies per year
2,900 funded projects2,900 funded projects
all industry sectorsall industry sectors
range of capability levelsrange of capability levels
IRAP’s Advisors
- experienced engineers and scientists who experienced engineers and scientists who understand technology andunderstand technology and business realitiesbusiness realities
- provide technical and innovation-related provide technical and innovation-related advice and information advice and information
- link clients with expertise, facilities and link clients with expertise, facilities and resourcesresources
- provide funding to stimulate innovation in provide funding to stimulate innovation in Canadian SMEsCanadian SMEs
Eligible Clients: Incorporated, for profit (with at least 1 employee)Incorporated, for profit (with at least 1 employee)
Manufacturing and service sector with or without Manufacturing and service sector with or without
R&D in CanadaR&D in Canada
Under 500 employeesUnder 500 employees
InnovativeInnovative
Eligible Projects: Strategically important to the companyStrategically important to the company
TechnicalTechnical challenge challenge
Defined Defined / / structuredstructured
Measurable objectivesMeasurable objectives
Business opportunity Business opportunity
IRAP supports a) Innovative projectsa) Innovative projects
b) Research Development and Adaptationb) Research Development and Adaptation
c) IRAP-TPC (precommercialization)c) IRAP-TPC (precommercialization)
d) Youth Employment Strategy (YES)d) Youth Employment Strategy (YES)
e) International projectse) International projects
f)f) Other IRAP supportOther IRAP support
b) Research Development and Adaptation (RDA):
Advancing unproven technologiesAdvancing unproven technologies
Adapting existing technologiesAdapting existing technologies
Element of risk and technical uncertaintyElement of risk and technical uncertainty
From idea to proof of concept From idea to proof of concept
RDA Support Level:
Up to 50% of the approved project costs Up to 50% of the approved project costs applicable to:applicable to:
In-house technical salariesIn-house technical salaries
Contract / consultant costsContract / consultant costs
IRAP contribution may range from $5,000 IRAP contribution may range from $5,000 up to $500,000up to $500,000
c) IRAP – TPC (Precommercialization): Context ““Proof of concept” establishedProof of concept” established
Development work required to bring proof of Development work required to bring proof of concept to beta product stage (min. tech. risk)concept to beta product stage (min. tech. risk)
IP: rights or access to, protection measuresIP: rights or access to, protection measures
Business opportunityBusiness opportunity
Capacity to complete project and exploit resultsCapacity to complete project and exploit results
IRAP – TPC (Precommercialization): Support
Repayable contribution for work pre-Repayable contribution for work pre-competitive developmentcompetitive development
Up to 1/3 of Up to 1/3 of eligibleeligible project costs project costs
To a maximum of $1,500,000To a maximum of $1,500,000
Eligible technologies: manufacturing, Eligible technologies: manufacturing, materials, information, biotechnology, materials, information, biotechnology, aerospace, defence, environmentaerospace, defence, environment
Eligible Activities under IRAP-TPC (Precommercialization):
Scale-upScale-up
Development work Development work
Advanced manufacturingAdvanced manufacturing
Pilot plantPilot plant
Performance trials for process & productPerformance trials for process & product
d) Youth Employment Strategy (YES) Program:
Provide work experience for young Provide work experience for young college / university graduates (all college / university graduates (all disciplines)disciplines)
Unemployed or underemployedUnemployed or underemployed
Max. contribution of $12K over 6-12 Max. contribution of $12K over 6-12 monthsmonths
Opportunity to hire new employeeOpportunity to hire new employee
e) Other IRAP support available within NCR: Market studies (CIC)Market studies (CIC)
Techno-stratTechno-stratégieégie (BDC) (BDC)
Competitive intelligence (VISTA)Competitive intelligence (VISTA)
In-plant diagnostic studiesIn-plant diagnostic studies
Management consultant (CMAC)Management consultant (CMAC)
IRAP can help via …IRAP can help via …
Client
Client
AdviceNetworking
Precommercialization
(IRAP-TPC)
Diagnostic Studies
New Employee
(YES)
Level A
Innovation Strategy
Canadian Technology
Network (CTN)
R&D Support(RDA)
Technical Info
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