Business Programs

R&D Vouchers

R&D Vouchers facilitates business access to local, national, and international scientific/technical equipment, expertise, and research facilities.

R&D Proof of Concept

R&D Proof of Concept increases technical capacity and reduces the financial risk of performing R&D activities through to proof of concept.

PetroleumR&D Accelerator

The PetroleumR&D Accelerator strengthens Newfoundland and Labrador’s capacity as a R&D performer in support of petroleum exploration, development and operations.

GeoEXPLORE (2011-2013)

GeoEXPLORE is a three-year directed research program, intended to enhance geoscience R&D capacity, collaboration, and industry innovation in support of mineral and petroleum exploration and development in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Industrial R&D Fellowships

The Industrial R&D Fellowships (IRDF) enables businesses to enhance their R&D capacity by providing financial support to recent doctoral (PhD) graduates in science and engineering to pursue R&D careers in the private sector.