An Evaluation of the Industrial Research Assistance Program

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 approxima...

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Main Author: John Lester
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Language:English
Published: University of Calgary 2025-04-01
Series:The School of Public Policy Publications
Online Access:https://www.policyschool.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/FP-10-IndResearch-Final.pdf
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