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National Research Council Canada · Canada
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Canada's largest source of non-repayable R&D funding for small and medium businesses — up to $10,000,000 per project, covering up to 80% of R&D labour costs. No equity taken, nothing repaid.

Programme terms

Amount
Up to $10,000,000, non-repayable
Funding type
Grant
Stages
MVP, Early Traction, Growth
Industries
Science & Research, Hardware / IoT, AI & Machine Learning, HealthTech, CleanTech / Climate
Regions
North America
Applications
Rolling intake
Who can apply
Must be incorporated, for-profit, and operating in Canada; employ up to 500 people (full-time equivalent); develop and commercialize innovative, technology-driven products or services; be ready to create economic benefits in Canada. Excludes unlimited or limited liability corporations (ULCs or LLCs), sole proprietorships or partnerships, and cooperatives.
Residency requirements
Canada
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