What is NRC IP Assist Program?
NRC IP Assist Program is delivered by National Research Council of Canada (NRC) as a grant + advisory. Funding is typically up to ~$51,000 across three sequential levels. This page covers eligibility, intake status, and what an application actually requires.
At a glance
| Funding amount | Up to ~$51,000 across three sequential levels |
|---|---|
| Cost share | 0% |
| Level | Federal |
| Program type | Grant + Advisory |
| Delivered by | National Research Council of Canada (NRC) |
| Available in | All provinces |
| Intake status | Open - Rolling |
| Last verified | 2026-06-11 |
Who qualifies
- Eligible industries: All sectors
- Eligible activities: IP awareness (Tier 1); IP strategy development (Tier 2); IP implementation — patents, trademarks (Tier 3)
Watch out for
Non-incorporated; no IP activity or intent
Deadlines & how to apply
Sequential levels: L1 IP awareness ($1K) is required before L2 (IP strategy, up to $25K) and L3 (strategy implementation, up to $25K). Renewed with $75M over 3 years (announced Nov 2025, starting 2026-27). Access through your IRAP ITA.
How NorthGrants helps with NRC IP Assist Program
Most business owners read about NRC IP Assist Program, see the funding amount, and stop. The hard part isn't finding the grant. It's building an application that actually wins.
NorthGrants builds the full application framework for you: a tailored project narrative aligned to this program's evaluation criteria, a budget structure that maps to eligible costs, and the supporting documentation checklist. You review it, refine the parts only you can write, and submit.