Youth Employment Program - Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP)
Administrator: National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Source of Funds: Federal Government, Canada
No DeadlineAbout
The Youth Employment Program by the NRC's IRAP provides funding to innovative Canadian small or medium-sized for-profit, incorporated businesses with 500 or fewer full-time employees to hire young graduates, who can contribute to business, technical, or technology-related projects such as advancing R&D initiatives, developing new products and processes, conducting market analyses, supporting business development, and enhancing customer service, all in partnership with NRC IRAP to drive innovation.
All Of Canada | Grants and Non-Repayable Contributions | Government Grants and Subsidies
Funding Limits
Eligible Expenditures
- Salaries
- Application Fee: None
Contact Information
Guidelines and Forms
Not Available
Keywords: Innovation, Technology, Youth, Business Development, Small Businesses, R&D, SMEs, Employee Training, IRAP, NRC, Hiring, Students
Last Modified: April 16, 2026