Eligible Expenses

The IRP provides funding in the form of a grant to cover the following expenses:

Business plans, strategy development, feasibility / viability studies, market research, market analysis, technical studies
Financial expertise services including, forecasts and financial modelling, accounting services, financial recording, cost analysis
Legal, financial, or other technical expertise advice, guidance, and services
Impact Measurement
Research and development
Marketing, design, branding, or expenses related to acquiring software, web site/ecommerce design, digital products, software packages
Product development, production of prototypes, market and product/service tests, percentage of licensing or market fees
Minor asset purchases and / or renovations (must be related to enterprise development)
Incremental HR / staff expenses dedicated to carrying out activities and admin. costs related to the project (up to 20% of project budget)

Other expenses may be considered. To receive guidance, please contact our IRP Coordinator, Shady Hafez.