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Contribution: Industrial Research Assistance Program

Springboard Atlantic Inc.

$995,000.00

IP Assist: L1/L2 IP Engagement and Strategy for IRAP SMEs

FY 2026-27 · 2026-04-01

Summary
This project will enable Springboard Atlantic to coordinate the development of education and awareness training for IRAP SMEs and also provide them with a comprehensive IP strategy in order to increase their business success and to increase IP capabilities in Canada
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program
Location
Halifax|Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Recipient Type
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Business Number
827328147
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions

Amendments

Each version of the agreement as published, oldest first, with its total as of that version. The amount above is the latest.

AmendmentDateFiscal YearTotal
02026-04-012026-27$675,000.00
12026-04-012026-27$995,000.00

As published

Additional Information
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The total amended value is 320,000 dollars.
Additional Information (French)
Cet accord a été modifié 1 fois La valeur totale des modifications est de 320 000 dollars.
Agreement End Date
2027-03-31
Agreement Number
1040852
Agreement Start Date
2026-04-01
Agreement Title
IP Assist: L1/L2 IP Engagement and Strategy for IRAP SMEs
Agreement Title (French)
Assistance PI : Engagement et stratégie en matière de PI (niveaux 1 et 2) pour les PME clientes du PARI
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$995,000.00
Amendment Date
2026-09-01
Amendment Number
1
Coverage
Industrial Research Assistance Program projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation and strengthen Canadian innovation ecosystem by creating new industrial capacity. | Les projets du Programme d'aide à la recherche industrielle favorisent la création de richesse au Canada grâce à l'innovation technologique et renforcent l'écosystème canadien de l'innovation en créant de nouvelles capacités industrielles.
Description
This project will enable Springboard Atlantic to coordinate the development of education and awareness training for IRAP SMEs and also provide them with a comprehensive IP strategy in order to increase their business success and to increase IP capabilities in Canada
Description (French)
Ce projet permettra à Springboard Atlantic de coordonner l’élaboration de programmes de formation et de sensibilisation à l’intention des PME du PARI, et de leur fournir une stratégie complète en matière de propriété intellectuelle afin de renforcer leur réussite commerciale et d’accroître les capacités du Canada dans ce domaine.
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.
Expected Results (French)
Les résultats attendus du Programme d’aide à la recherche industrielle du CNRC sont axés sur la croissance des petites et moyennes entreprises (PME) grâce à l’innovation et à la création de richesse pour le Canada.
Federal Riding
Halifax
Federal Riding (French)
Halifax
Federal Riding Number
12006
NAICS Code
813910
Organization Code
nrc-cnrc
Organization
National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada
Program Name
Industrial Research Assistance Program
Program Name (French)
Programme d’aide à la recherche industrielle
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.
Program Purpose (French)
L’objectif des contributions aux organismes accordées dans le cadre du Programme d’aide à la recherche industrielle est d’aider les organismes à fournir des services d’aide à l’innovation aux petites et moyennes entreprises (PME) afin qu’elles puissent approfondir leurs connaissances en matière d’innovation et renforcer leur capacité d’innovation, de croissance et de création de richesse pour le Canada.
Recipient Business Number
827328147
Recipient City
Halifax|Halifax
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Springboard Atlantic Inc.
Recipient Postal Code
B3H 0A8
Recipient Province or Territory
NS
Recipient Type
N
Reference Number
172-2025-2026-Q4-1040852
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