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.
$2,950,000.00
Dec 1, 2025
For-profit organization
Co-Packaged Low-power Short Reach Serdes Optical Engine for AI Compute Centres
1039139
The exponential growth of AI/ML data centers requires a shift to Co-Packaged Optics (CPO) to overcome critical power and bandwidth bottlenecks and drastically reduced the environmental impact of AI. This project will enable the development of a prototype of a next-generation Co-Packaged Low-power Short Reach Serdes optical engine for AI Compute Centres.
$30,000.00
Dec 1, 2025
For-profit organization
Site Operator
1039154
In order to perform carbon dioxide removal, Site Operators ensure the safe and efficient daily operations of our carbon dioxide removal project site. This project is focused on our Site Operator, a community college graduate that brings a background in marine biology and ocean technology, with a keen eye for safety to the firm.
$30,000.00
Dec 1, 2025
For-profit organization
Site Operator
1039156
In order to perform carbon dioxide removal, Site Operators ensure the safe and efficient daily operations of our carbon dioxide removal project site. This project is focused on our Site Operator, a community college graduate with experience in marine biology and field experience as an environmental consultant. He is interested in improving site efficiencies and management.
$499,000.00
Dec 1, 2025
For-profit organization
Modular High-Voltage Battery Packs for Scalable eVTOL Platforms
1039180
MOSTAVIO is developing a universal, modular, and high energy density swappable high-voltage battery platform scalable from 50–800 V to power next-generation eVTOL aircrafts. Addressing aviation’s core barrier to electrification, the system delivers safe, energy-dense, certifiable batteries usable across ultralight, emergency-response, and future 2–3 passenger eVTOLs. The project introduces standardized solid-state sub-modules, a reconfigurable distributed BMS, and swappable high-discharge packs. This platform reduces manufacturing waste, extends system life, improves safety, and accelerates the replacement of combustion-based short-range aircraft.
$25,700.00
Dec 1, 2025
For-profit organization
IP Assist: Intellectual Property Strategy Engagement
1039185
The project will support development of intellectual property capacity within the firm.
$2,200,000.00
Dec 1, 2025
For-profit organization
Producing Lignocellulose-based Precursors for HEFA
1039195
SixRing’s project involves the conversion of its current product streams (cellulose and a liquid biocrude) into a combined unique stream of molecules that can be used in the established Hydrotreated Esters and Fatty Acids (HEFA) process for the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). SixRing’s new research will allow for the use of non-food lignocellulosic biomass for the generation of structurally similar molecules to those used in the HEFA process; which will increase the supply of these molecules and help mitigate the price increases for cooking oils observed globally.
$30,000.00
Dec 1, 2025
For-profit organization
Inhouse GenAI Interface (Part 1)
1037310
The project focuses on the development and testing of generative AI interfaces to be used as part of Visual Defence’s AI product portfolio.
$72,000.00
Dec 1, 2025
For-profit organization
Development of High-Performance Recycled PVC for Flooring Applications
1037366
The project aims to improve the mechanical performance of recycled rigid PVC from construction and demolition waste, enhancing impact strength and abrasion resistance to meet flooring-grade specifications.
$75,000.00
Dec 1, 2025
For-profit organization
Business diagnostics and research
1037427
Identify and validate the fastest-to-buy enterprise customer segment while building technical proof-of-concept capabilities to demonstrate solution value and accelerate deal closure.
Comprehensive analysis and discovery of the cybersecurity opportunities for a distributed data fragmentation and management software solution for ransomware resiliency (data exfiltration) and operational recovery.
$100,000.00
Dec 1, 2025
For-profit organization
Completion of the Prototype for the Lobster Primary Processing Unit. (Integration, Programming, and Testing)
1037439
This proposed project will allow the firm to integrate, program, test and optimize all processing stations of the automated cell (with three robotic arms and three vision systems) for dismantling and processing lobsters ranging in sizes from 1 - 2 ½ pounds.