Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Design for Startups
Agreement Number:
1043909
Agreement Value:
$270,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jun 1, 2026 - May 31, 2028
Description:
Support IRAP Pacific portfolio SMEs that need expertise in applied design research by collaborating with design students from Emily Carr University. These students will work directly with the SMEs to develop and implement customized design solutions onsite, improving their products and supporting product launches, market execution, and business growth.
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:
Vancouver, British Columbia, CA V5T 0H2
Reference Number:
172-2026-2027-Q1-1043909
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
107302382
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Operating Name:
ECUAD
Recipient's Legal Name:
Emily Carr University of Art & Design
Federal Riding Name:
Vancouver East
Federal Riding Number:
59035
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program
Program Purpose:
The purpose of Industrial Research Assistance Program Contributions to Organizations is to support Organizations in providing innovation assistance services to 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:
611310