Share this article Share this article OTTAWA, ON, April 19, 2021 /CNW/ - Tech-Access Canada, the national network of Canada's 60 Technology Access Centres (TACs), welcomes Budget 2021's support for the Interactive Visits Program and the numerous initiatives to support innovation and applied research at Canada's colleges and cégeps. Specifically, Budget 2021 announced: Funding to provide more businesses with access to the National Research Council's Industrial Research Assistance Program's Interactive Visits, where firms can access equipment, facilities, and expertise at college-affiliated Technology Access Centres. Expanding the Industrial Research Assistance Program to support additional innovative small and medium-sized firms. Significant support for collaborative innovation projects and increasing TAC capacity through the College and Community Innovation Program.