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International Development Research Centre

International Development Research Centre

Ottawa, Ontarioidrc-crdi.ca

Overview

International Development Research Centre is a Canadian Crown corporation that funds research and innovation within and alongside developing regions to drive global change as part of Canada's foreign affairs and development efforts.

Year Founded

1970

Portfolio Companies

4

Investments

International Development Research Centre investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Neural Labs AfricaJun 2023AcceleratorCo-investor
Saratani AIJun 2023AcceleratorCo-investor
LogidooJul 2024GrantLead
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Key People

AfriHeritage (African Heritage Institution)

Partner

Astou Seck

People Solutions Partner, People Solutions Recruitment Specialist

MARIE-MICHÈLE BLAIS

People Solutions Partner

Sam Oti

Ag. Regional Director

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Sector & Stage Mix

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Investment Activity

Yearly cadence, pace, and funding raised over time.

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2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026

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FAQ

Where is International Development Research Centre based?

International Development Research Centre is headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

When was International Development Research Centre founded?

International Development Research Centre was founded in 1970.

How many portfolio companies does International Development Research Centre have?

International Development Research Centre has 4 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in International Development Research Centre's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Neural Labs Africa, Saratani AI, Logidoo.

What was International Development Research Centre's most recent investment shown here?

International Development Research Centre's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Logidoo in 2024.

What sectors does International Development Research Centre focus on?

International Development Research Centre focuses on Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce.

What company stages does International Development Research Centre focus on?

International Development Research Centre typically invests at the Early stage.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersOttawa, Ontario
Year Founded1970

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