1. Introduction to IRAP Simon Backer
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP)
June 2016

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. IRAP - Industrial Technology Advisors (ITAs)
250+ highly experienced business / technology professionals
Over 140 offices across Canada

6. Advice Connections Funding How IRAP works
Continuous funding capability i.e. not restricted to ‘calls’ or specific time of year limitations

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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.

10. Questions?