IRAP or SR&ED: Which R&D Funding is Right for Your Business?
The two most common Canadian government research funding initiatives are IRAP and SR&ED, but how do they differ, and which can best support your business?
Top 5 Government Funding Programs for Hiring and Training in 2022
A business is only as strong as its team. Learn about Canadian government grants for hiring and training that are available to offset the costs of new employees.
Client Spotlight: Alps Welding Ltd. Receives Multiple Funding Wins with Mentor Works
Canada’s Alps Welding Ltd. has worked with Mentor Works since 2012 to receive multiple funding wins totalling close to $2M.
IRAP to Provide $500M in R&D Grants from Federal Budget 2021
The National Research Council Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP) is set to receive $500M in funding from the Canadian federal 2021 budget.
NRC IRAP Invests $9M in COVID-19 Research and Development Projects
An NRC IRAP investment will help four Canadian businesses to produce safe and effective treatments for those fighting the COVID-19 virus, while also building strong domestic plans to fight future pandemics.
Innovation Assistance Program (IAP) Extended by $155M for COVID-19 Support
The Government of Canada has extended the Innovation Assistance Program (IAP) by $155 million to continue supporting Canadian businesses through the adverse economic impacts caused by COVID-19.
St. John’s-Based Kraken Robotics Gets $2.9M Grant from IRAP
St. John’s, Newfoundland-based company Kraken Robotics is set to receive $2.9 Million towards their deep-sea autonomous vehicle project.
Alternatives to the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS)
CEWS’ strict eligibility criteria leaves many businesses ineligible to receive funding. These alternative wage subsidies can help your business through COVID-19.
CleanSlate UV Receives $300K IRAP Funding for Mobile Device Sanitization
The Government of Canada’s NRC-IRAP program has granted $300K to Toronto company CleanSlate UV to test and produce mobile device disinfection machines.
NRC-IRAP Awards $299K towards Development of COVID-19 Tests
With help from NRC-IRAP COVID-19 funding of $299,190, portable coronavirus tests are currently being developed by Canadian biotechnology company Nicoya.