Grants and Contributions:
Title:
OCIP Voucher Program 2026/27
Agreement Number:
1043115
Agreement Value:
$105,000.00
Agreement Date:
May 1, 2026 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
The voucher funding program supports Canadian SMEs by connecting them with academic researchers to help develop R&D capacity and reduce risks associated with pursuing new business opportunities. It prioritizes inclusivity by supporting rural, northern, Indigenous‑owned businesses and those led by women and other equity‑deserving groups that often face barriers in accessing research expertise. The program facilitates collaboration through outreach, training, and structured meetings, with measurable targets aimed at generating professional R&D Scopes of Work and advancing projects toward full‑scale research initiatives.
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:
Toronto, Ontario, CA M5H 2W9
Reference Number:
172-2026-2027-Q1-1043115
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
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:
611710