Grants and Contributions

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In June 2016, as part of the Open Government Action Plan, the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (TBS) committed to increasing the transparency and usefulness of grants and contribution data and subsequently launched the Guidelines on the Reporting of Grants and Contributions Awards, effective April 1, 2018.

The rules and principles governing government grants and contributions are outlined in the Treasury Board Policy on Transfer Payments. Transfer payments are transfers of money, goods, services or assets made from an appropriation to individuals, organizations or other levels of government, without the federal government directly receiving goods or services in return, but which may require the recipient to provide a report or other information subsequent to receiving payment. These expenditures are reported in the Public Accounts of Canada. The major types of transfer payments are grants, contributions and \'other transfer payments\'.

Included in this category, but not to be reported under proactive disclosure of awards, are (1) transfers to other levels of government such as Equalization payments as well as Canada Health and Social Transfer payments. (2) Grants and contributions reallocated or otherwise redistributed by the recipient to third parties; and (3) information that would normally be withheld under the Access to Information Act and the Privacy Act.

1175131 records

For-profit organization

Agreement:

Building Capability for Dealcoholization, Zero-Proof Innovation, and Strategic Growth.

Agreement Number:

1035384

Duration: from Oct 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026
Description:

The firm, Manitoba’s only majority Indigenous-owned manufacturing brewery, will explore dealcoholization techniques using its flagship Beauty as a test case and assess zero-proof innovation pathways, while strengthening operational excellence through Lean manufacturing, GAP analysis, and process optimization. Strategic planning with Axios Growth Consultants will align capital readiness and market entry. The project includes BTAC trials, a two-phase customer advance interest program, and development of brand assets to position the firm for leadership in Manitoba’s evolving no- and low-alcohol market.

Organization: National Research Council Canada
Program Name: Industrial Research Assistance Program
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, CA R3B 0M1

$380,000.00

Oct 1, 2025

For-profit organization

Agreement:

Optimization of migration and data management in computer-aided maintenance management systems and asset management systems.

Agreement Number:

1035389

Duration: from Oct 1, 2025 to Nov 6, 2026
Description:

This project will integrate artificial intelligence into the firm’s enterprise asset management platform to accelerate deployment and automate the creation of preventive maintenance plans. By cleansing, structuring, and standardizing asset data, the solution will reduce setup time, improve accuracy, and simplify implementation, one of the primary barriers to digital transformation in asset-intensive industries.

Organization: National Research Council Canada
Program Name: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Location: Laval, Quebec, CA H7P 0J1

$75,000.00

Oct 1, 2025

For-profit organization

Agreement:

Robotic Application of Dust Suppression

Agreement Number:

1035397

Duration: from Oct 1, 2025 to Mar 31, 2026
Description:

Conduct the R&D activities required to modify Firm's Neptune rover to deploy a dust suppression product over large tailings storage facilities (effectively replacing the use of helicopters and manned hose teams).

Organization: National Research Council Canada
Program Name: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Location: Edmonton, Alberta, CA T5M 2W1

$172,000.00

Oct 1, 2025

For-profit organization

Agreement:

Project Orion + Insights – Data Integration

Agreement Number:

1035398

Duration: from Oct 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026
Description:

RocketRez is working on the development of an updated platform that responds to ongoing changes in the tours and attractions industry. The project is intended to bring together different tools into a more centralized system.

Organization: National Research Council Canada
Program Name: Industrial Research Assistance Program
Location: Steinbach, Manitoba, CA R5G 2T9

For-profit organization

Agreement:

Feasibility study of a prototype containerized Fluidized Bed Reactor (FBR) system for mining wastewater treatment

Agreement Number:

1035461

Duration: from Oct 1, 2025 to Mar 31, 2026
Description:

Conduct a feasibility study of a prototype containerized Fluidized Bed Reactor (FBR) system for mining wastewater treatment.

Organization: National Research Council Canada
Program Name: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Location: Delta, British Columbia, CA V4G 1K8

$50,000.00

Oct 1, 2025

For-profit organization

Agreement:

MDAP 2025 – Market Diversification Action Plan

Agreement Number:

1035474

Duration: from Oct 1, 2025 to Mar 31, 2026
Description:

Darkhorse Emergency (DhE) is redefining public safety through data. The Firm's SaaS platform equips fire and EMS chiefs with the tools to analyze risk, optimize deployment, and tell powerful, evidence-based stories that drive smarter decisions, ultimately saving lives and protecting property. The proposed project will help DhE locate visionary leaders in Germany’s fire sector to pilot DhE Response product.

Organization: National Research Council Canada
Program Name: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Location: Edmonton, Alberta, CA T6E 1W9

$30,000.00

Oct 1, 2025

For-profit organization

Agreement:

Research Analyst

Agreement Number:

1035479

Duration: from Oct 1, 2025 to Jun 30, 2026
Description:

Kaj Medical Inc. is a company specializing in medical supply chain solutions. We combine trade solutions with an AI-powered platform to address financing gaps, and automate procurement in the medical supply chain. As part of the IRAP Youth Employment Program, the candidate will join Kaj Medical Inc. as a Research Analyst. In this role, the candidate will support our research and development initiatives by conducting data analysis, market research, and contributing to the development of our AI-driven platforms.

Organization: National Research Council Canada
Program Name: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
Location: Toronto, Ontario, CA M4X 1B2

$340,770.00

Oct 1, 2025

For-profit organization

Agreement:

Artificial Intelligence Based Adaptive Wellness Engine

Agreement Number:

1035523

Duration: from Oct 1, 2025 to Mar 22, 2027
Description:

Development of an artificial intelligence based adaptive wellness engine.

Organization: National Research Council Canada
Program Name: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, CA B3J 3R7

$75,000.00

Oct 1, 2025

For-profit organization

Agreement:

Experimentation to optimize business processes in consumer cosmetics

Agreement Number:

1035528

Duration: from Oct 1, 2025 to Aug 28, 2026
Description:

This project will test hypotheses and experiment with new mechanisms to design (or optimize) a repeatable and scalable business process, which may result in new business methods in consumer cosmetics

Organization: National Research Council Canada
Program Name: Industrial Research Assistance Program
Location: Calgary, Alberta, CA T2M 2P8

For-profit organization

Agreement:

Youth - Software Development Team Member

Agreement Number:

1035538

Duration: from Oct 1, 2025 to May 31, 2026
Description:

Provide a recent Bachelor of Science graduate with a career development opportunity in a software development role.

Organization: National Research Council Canada
Program Name: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
Location: West Vancouver, British Columbia, CA V7W 2S9