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NRC IRAP international collaboration - National Research Council Canada
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Overview
Through a broad range of international activities, the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) provides direct support to small and medium-sized businesses with international interests. Our international programs connect companies with the funding, advisory, export, and innovation services they need to access new markets and global value chains.
Eligible activities (as framed by the program)
Through a broad range of international activities, the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) provides direct support to small and medium-sized businesses with international interests. Our international programs connect companies with the funding, advisory, export, and innovation services they need to access new markets and global value chains. The CanExport program offers financial assistance to Canadian small and medium-sized businesses seeking new export opportunities and markets (especially high-growth emerging markets). Delivered by Global Affairs Canada's Trade Commissioner Service in partnership with NRC IRAP, CanExport supports a wide range of export marketing activities to promote international business development.
Source
Relevant services
The services below are grant-eligible: CanExport and EDC reimburse up to 50% for incorporated Canadian exporters.
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