Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0
Author-Name: Lester, John
Author-Workplace-Name: University of Calgary
Title: An Evaluation of the Industrial Research Assistance Program
Abstract: The Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) supports R&D performed by small and
medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), financially assists not-for-profit organizations that provide
innovation services to SMEs and participates in the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy.
IRAP funding is approximately $400 million for the 2024–25 fiscal year. About 90 per cent
of the funding supports R&D performed by SMEs, which is the focus of this paper. 
Journal: The School of Public Policy SPP Communique
Volume: 18
Issue: 10
Year: 2025
Month: April
File-URL: https://www.policyschool.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/FP-10-IndResearch-Final.pdf
File-Format: Application/pdf
Handle: RePEc:clh:commun:v:18:y:2025:i:10