National Research Council of Canada (NRC) Funding Guide for Business Owners
This guide for business owners covers current National Research Council of Canada (NRC) funding programs, including grants, contributions, and other types of financing for entrepreneurs.
This is our dedicated “hub” page for National Research Council of Canada funding programs. We’ll continuously update this page to reflect changes in programs – so bookmark this page and check back often for updates!
National Research Council of Canada Mandate
The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is Canada’s largest federal research and development organization. NRC’s mandate is set out in the National Research Council Act.
The NRC partners with Canadian industry to take research impacts from the lab to the marketplace, where people can experience the benefits. This market-driven focus delivers innovation faster, enhances people’s lives and addresses some of the world’s most pressing problems. NRC is responsive, creative and uniquely placed to partner with Canadian industry, to invest in strategic R&D programming that will address critical issues for our future.
National Research Council of Canada Priorities
You can learn about NRC’s priorities by reading its 2022-2023 Departmental Plan.
Types of Funding National Research Council of Canada Offers
The National Research Council of Canada offers grants, contributions, wage subsidies and more.
National Research Council of Canada Funding Programs
Below are links to the NRC’s specific programs:
- Challenge programs
- Supercluster support programs
- Ideation Fund:
- New Beginnings Initiative
- Small Teams Initiative
Click here to check Eureka’s calls for projects.
National Research Council of Canada Contact
National Research Council of Canada
1200 Montreal Road, Building M-58
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0R6
Phone: 613-993-9101
Toll-free: 1-877-NRC-CNRC or 1-877-672-2672
TTY: 613-949-3042
Fax: 613-991-9096
Email: info@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
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