Business Innovation Access Program (BIAP)

• BIAP is a pilot program that will provide $20M in funding over 2 years to help SME's access business services or technical assistance at Canada's learning institutions and publicly-funded research organizations.

Funding Amount?

• Varies by project, as this is still a pilot program

Who's Eligible?

• Short-term projects that contribute to the development of a viable working linkage between the firm and the service provider. There are other considerations, including service provider capacity and available program funding.

Some examples of eligible technical services are:

• Product optimization
• Process development, analysis or optimization
• Specialized testing

Some examples of eligible business services are:

• Market research
• Marketing strategy development
• Competitive analysis
• Business strategy development

How to Apply?

Ongoing application process that must be co-submitted with a local Industry Technology Advisor.

Can Also Claim SR&ED Tax Credit?

Yes, the company can also claim their portion of the expenses towards a SR&ED-eligible project.

Want More Info?

• Visit BIAP webpage at: http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/irap/biap/index.html