Grants and Contributions
About this information
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.
$11,794.62
Aug 1, 2023
For-profit organization
Kaitongo Inc.-2023-2024-1012392
1012392
The purpose of this CanExport Innovation agreement is to support Canadian organizations to carry out activities related to pursuing opportunities that would lead to establishing new collaborative Research and Development (R&D) partnerships between the Recipient and foreign organizations in order to support R&D on the Recipient’s technology and advance its commercialization.
$6,013,020.00
Aug 1, 2023
For-profit organization
Next-Generation Autonomous Robotic Cleaning Systems Platform
1011615
Avidbots has ambitious growth goals in 2024 and we plan to run a series of R&D and Business Innovation projects to accomplish them. Both the technical and business innovations in this project will help get Canadian technology into global markets faster, at higher volumes, which will result in benefits to Canada in 2024.
IRAP support will help us create a new generation of hardware and software technology platforms which can be applied to an autonomous multi-robot fleet as independent modules. These modules will enhance R&D timelines for future robotic devices and open our products to more markets. IRAP support will also help us scale our go-to-market efforts to reach new strategic prospects and enter new geographies like the EU.
$150,000.00
Aug 1, 2023
For-profit organization
AI algorithm for optimizing offers and requests for quotes
1011598
The firm currently has an algorithm for prioritizing bids received as part of a call for tenders, based on their quality. The aim of the project is to add a machine learning (AI) component that will be used to continuously optimize the weight of the parameters. Each home selected for rental will enable the algorithm to learn how much weight to give to each parameter. The algorithm can then adjust the weights of these parameters according to identified market needs. Over time, machine learning will be able to select the best accommodation for the policyholder, greatly improving the algorithm's efficiency, as well as its commercial potential.
$375,000.00
Aug 1, 2023
For-profit organization
Vaultie’s Decentralized Document Holder
1011963
Vaultie is developing a decentralized document storage application which can run on multiple platforms on smartphones and PCs. This will provide new features for future products, and allow individuals to store digital credentials and digital documents that are verifiable, transferable, and revocable.
$30,000.00
Aug 1, 2023
For-profit organization
Recent grad hire
1010911
This project aims to improve the current product design. There are a number of design issues that require significant development to increase operational effectiveness. This hire will be a key component of the design team.
$725,000.00
Aug 1, 2023
For-profit organization
Integration of e-books into delivery pipeline for digital publications
1010955
A software project to develop a system for processing, sales and delivery of DRM protected e-books in open EPUB format globally to any device or operating system
$140,000.00
Aug 1, 2023
For-profit organization
Integrated Map Ordering, Distribution and Supply Management System for High Volume Products
1010974
The firm will develop the technology and integrations required to support the roll-out of a virtual international Inventory Management, Wholesale Distribution, and Business to Business map ordering and fulfilment service for the company's highest volume products. These developments will provide the foundation for the company to scale into additional international markets, new product types, and new sales channels.
$2,000,000.00
Aug 1, 2023
For-profit organization
1014413
1014413
To scale manufacturing, product, and business development capacity.
$150,000.00
Aug 1, 2023
Not-for-profit organization or charity
1017279
1017279
To create and expand art festivals and events in Waterloo Region.
$200,000.00
Aug 1, 2023
Indigenous recipients
1017808
1017808
To produce the 2024 International Indigenous Music Summit in Toronto, Ontario.