Services-conseils du PARI CNRC ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in Canada - Corporations of any legal structure - Sole proprietors and self-employed individuals engaged in business activities - Organizations in technology, innovation, and research-intensive sectors - Companies seeking to develop or commercialize new products, services, or processes - Businesses at various stages: early-stage startups through established companies Note: Non-profits and government entities typically do not qualify for this program ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Type: Non-repayable contribution (subsidy-based) - Funding Structure: Covers a portion of consulting service costs; participants typically pay a matching contribution - Matching Ratio: Commonly 50/50 cost-sharing (grant covers up to 50% of eligible consulting expenses) - Grant Size: Variable depending on project scope and service duration; typically ranges from $5,000–$25,000+ per project - Repayability: Non-repayable grant (no loan repayment obligation) - Budget: Funding subject to program availability and annual allocations ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Patent and intellectual property research and analysis - Strategic intelligence and competitive analysis - Technology assessment and adoption consulting - Product development and commercialization strategy - Market research and business opportunity assessment - Technical feasibility studies - Business planning and go-to-market strategy - Expert consulting fees from CNRC-vetted advisors and specialists - Applied research support bridging laboratory to commercial stage ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Eligibility Confirmation: Business must meet SME criteria and operate within eligible sectors - Pre-Approval: Project scope and budget must be approved by CNRC before consulting engagement begins - Approved Advisors: Consulting services must be delivered by CNRC-recognized or pre-approved experts - Cost-Sharing Requirement: Applicant must commit matching funds (minimum 50% of total