Grants and Contributions:
Title:
OCIP Voucher Program 2025
Agreement Number:
1031224
Agreement Value:
$90,000.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2025 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
The voucher funding program aims to de-risk business opportunities for Canadian rural and northern SMEs by connecting them with academic expertise to foster collaboration and R&D capacity. The program prioritizes inclusivity, supporting Indigenous-owned and led businesses, as well as those owned and led by women and other equity-deserving groups. It addresses systemic barriers these businesses face in accessing researchers and resources, aiming to level the playing field and expand participation through targeted outreach and partnerships. Activities include webinars, training sessions, and structured meetings to facilitate collaboration and innovation, while ensuring efficient program management and reporting. Quantified targets aim to enhance engagement and measure impact, supporting the development of professional Research and Development Statements of Work and advancing scopes of work to full-scale research projects
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Organizations is to support Organizations in building and integrating the innovation capacity in Canada for the benefit of Firms in Canada, primarily SMEs and to support Organizations in providing innovation assistance services to SMEs in Canada.
Location:
Toronto, Ontario, CA M5H 2W9
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q1-1031224
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
830489985
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Operating Name:
eCampusOntario
Recipient's Legal Name:
Ontario Online Learning Consortium
Federal Riding Name:
Spadina--Fort York
Federal Riding Number:
35101
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Organizations
Program Purpose:
The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Organizations is to support Organizations in building and integrating the innovation capacity in Canada for the benefit of Firms in Canada, primarily SMEs and to support Organizations in providing innovation assistance services to SMEs in Canada.
Coverage:
IRAP Contributions to Organizations projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.
NAICS Code:
611710