I think IRAP with its 250 ITAs is excellent in working with companies. They reach 9,000 companies for advice. NSERC is partnering with 3,600 companies. My vision is that NSERC is helping de-risk technology for the small companies, and IRAP.... I shouldn't speak for it, but my sense is that it is increasingly working with businesses to help them grow. But perhaps once they have the technology, it will de-risk it. It is really focusing on advice, so it is helping the company understand what it needs to do to move forward, and it is looking for companies with a vision towards export and growth.
On June 20th, 2017. See this statement in context.