NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program

		Canadian Innovation Leaders
		CARIS: Technology Transcends the Borders of the Map CARIS, a world leader in digital charting software and client of the NRC's Industrial Research Assistance Program has developed expertise in several key areas of mapping technology for land and marine applications, as well as using spatial information to meet even more specific needs. The achievement earned the company recognition as a Canadian Innovation Leader. Learn more about Canada's Innovation Leaders.
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		NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP)

The NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP) is regarded as one of the best programs of its kind in the world, a reputation derived from a single-minded focus on increasing the innovation capacity of small and medium-sized businesses.

NRC-IRAP provides access to technology and business advice, financial assistance, contacts and national and international networks. Firms helped by NRC-IRAP are better equipped to perform basic R&D, to commercialize new products and processes, and to access new markets. The program provides customized solutions to over 12,000 SMEs annually.

NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program