NRC IRAP management and governance

Drawing on expertise from across Canada

The National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) Advisory Board helps ensure our program continues to offer the support Canadian businesses need to innovate and grow. The board's members, appointed by the Vice-President of NRC IRAP, represent businesses and innovation stakeholders from across Canada. They offer perspectives and advice to guide the program's strategic direction and management.

NRC IRAP Advisory Board members include:

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Montréal, Quebec

Richard Chénier
(Chair)

Managing Director
Startup Montréal

Ottawa, Ontario

David Lisk

Vice-President
NRC IRAP

London, United Kingdom

Irene Graham

Chief Executive Officer
ScaleUp Institute

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Kari Harvey

Chief Executive Officer
Innovation Saskatchewan

Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario

Lisa Cashmore

Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Cashmore Consulting

Barrie, Ontario

Mira Ray

Director, Research and Innovation
Georgian College

Ottawa, Ontario

Sonya Shorey

President and CEO
Invest Ottawa, Bayview Yards, Area X.O

Calgary, Alberta

Heather Campbell

Energy Professional and Independent advisor

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Andrew Black

Director of Business Development
Global Spatial Technology Solutions (GSTS)

Vancouver, British Columba

Peter Cowan

President and Chief Executive Officer
Innovate BC

Toronto, Ontario

Melissa Chee

Business and tech executive
and independent director