The IRA program is one we've taken advantage of in a couple of different instances. First of all, they do a very good job in terms of outreach, even to rural communities. We are not located in a major centre, yet we have IRAP technology advisors who are mandated to go out and contact small companies to let them know what services are available through IRAP.
We've had a couple of programs that have been successful through IRAP. The company invests in the technology development, of course, but IRAP provides some additional funding to help accelerate some of that work. We've had some good success there in terms of technology development, which can then lead to a commercial product.
One of the focus areas for IRAP when they are evaluating a proposal is that they are always looking for what the benefit to Canada is going to be. They're looking for a very clear business plan and a commercialization plan. By forcing that thinking into the front end of a program, it really compels the organization to think through its business case. Since the company is also contributing and investing funds in that program, it makes them think carefully about what they apply for, and it makes them select the most commercially promising technologies.