Grants and Contributions

This project will prepare a Canadian Earth observation SME to participate in the defence sector through two streams: (1) achieving Controlled Goods Program readiness, including personnel security clearances and establishment of digital security controls; and (2) developing a detailed business case and long-term plan for a hyperspectral maritime vessel identification product serving Canadian and allied defence customers. The project strengthens Canada's domestic space-based defence industrial capacity.

The project aims to assess the feasibility of an integrated electro-optical platform for military applications and carry out strategic pre-commercialization activities.

This project supports the firm in its efforts to secure a contract that meets the requirements of the defence industry. The design and manufacture of test benches for military aerospace engines requires the firm to adapt to NATO standards and governance practices; to validate its roadmap for obtaining certifications; and to adapt its technical product.

This project aims to advance the Sparrowhawk Radar system by enhancing its security features and streamlining its deployment process, making it suitable for dual-use applications in both commercial and defence sectors. The Sparrowhawk Radar is currently commercially available and can be deployed as a single installation or part of a network of installations to reduce blind spots and increase confidence in airspace monitoring. As interest from Canadian defence customers grows, establishing a secure and efficient network of Sparrowhawk systems has become paramount.

Commercialization study to assess the capability to engineer, manufacture, and deploy dual-use strike and counter-strike drones for defence and civil applications.

The Project aims to develop scalable nickel-rich, cobalt-free cathode materials and high-entropy solid-state electrolytes with enhanced energy density, safety, and reduced cost for electric vehicles and wearable electronics. The University of Ottawa and the NRC will collaborate to accelerate material optimization and industrial readiness through integrated synthesis, advanced characterization, and device validation. The NRC will scale up cathode production using continuous stirred-tank reactors to ensure controlled morphology and composition. The University of Ottawa will apply in situ and operando techniques to monitor structural and interfacial evolution and prototype low-carbon thin-film solid-state batteries. Moisture and oxygen permeation testing (WVTR/OTR) will validate encapsulation strategies under environmental and mechanical stress. This collaboration will advance technology readiness and enable manufacturable, high-performance battery prototypes for Canada’s clean energy sector.

This project aims to (1) Perform an opportunity analysis for Massload’s Defence Industry engagement and (2) Explore Massload’s readiness alignment with Canada’s Defence supply chain requirements.

This project prepares a Canadian-developed passive indoor sensing technology for defence and dual-use applications. The system detects presence and activity inside buildings using wireless signals without cameras or wearables, enabling privacy-preserving monitoring in temporary or sensitive environments. Activities include analysis of defence operational requirements, assessment of technical gaps, and development of a validation and adoption roadmap. The project reduces technical and commercialization risk and supports Canadian participation in emerging security and safety technology sectors

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