Grants and Contributions:

Title:
IP Assist CtO
Agreement Number:
1040630
Agreement Value:
$640,000.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2026 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
This project will enable North Forge Technology Exchange to administer a program for the benefit of IRAP clients. The Organization will receive referrals from ITAs, and the organization will match the IRAP client to a professional with appropriate qualifications and experience to intellectual property education and services to increase the client’s capabilities.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:

The expected results and outcomes of NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program is focused on growing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through innovation and wealth creation for Canada.

Location:
Winnipeg, Manitoba, CA R3T 6G2
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q4-1040630
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
781780325
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Operating Name:
North Forge Technology Exchange
Recipient's Legal Name:
North Forge Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Winnipeg South
Federal Riding Number:
46013
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program
Program Purpose:

The purpose of Industrial Research Assistance Program Contributions to Firms is to provide support that assists small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to advance their innovation knowledge and ability to innovate, grow through innovation and stimulate wealth creation for Canada.

Coverage:
Industrial Research Assistance Program projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation and strengthen Canadian innovation ecosystem by creating new industrial capacity.
NAICS Code:
5614