Grants and Contributions

To enhance our understanding of the Nain Plutonic Suite's geological evolution and critical mineral potential through predictive mapping, new data collection, and environmental, social and governance considerations.

This proposed travel to China, forms part of an R&D initiative to evaluate and de-risk the development of an advanced automated labelling and loading system intended to improve throughput, accuracy, and traceability within the Firm's custom cabinetry production workflow. The purpose of the visit is to conduct in-person technical assessments of candidate systems to determine whether they can be effectively customized and integrated into a highly variable, made-to-order manufacturing environment. Key objectives include evaluating machine architecture, software compatibility with existing CNC and scheduling systems, adaptability to non-standard cabinetry dimensions, and overall performance under simulate.

This project will evaluate and refine systems that deliver FireRein’s bio-based, PFAS-free fire suppressant technology for use on Canadian Coast Guard and Navy vessels. The work will confirm reliable performance under shipboard operating conditions and demonstrate the technology’s compatibility with existing suppression equipment, helping Canada transition to safer, sustainable firefighting methods while improving operational readiness.

Advances exploratory research under the New Beginnings Initiative

This project will develop the firm's readiness to serve the Canadian defence sector by adapting its AI-powered open-source intelligence (OSINT) platform for defence applications. The reserach focuses on mapping the defence and intelligence buyer landscape, conducting stakeholder discovery, analyzing the competitive environment, developing a defence-specific go-to-market strategy, assessing technical requirements for defence use cases, and prototyping defence-oriented features such as entity monitoring and threat alerting. The project addresses Canada’s priority to strengthen domestic OSINT capabilities and reduce reliance on foreign providers, contributing to national security innovation.

This project will develop the firm’s readiness to serve the Canadian defense sector for its secure document intelligence platform. The project will include structured market validation with defence stakeholders, mapping of procurement pathways and contract security requirements, and a formal security standards gap assessment aligned to Canadian defence procurement security frameworks (Contract Security Program, CPCSC, and Controlled Goods Program). Research outcomes will include identified defence use cases, a procurement readiness roadmap, a security compliance gap assessment, and a go to market strategy to support Canadian-developed secure AI infrastructure in regulated and defence sectors.

The National Research Council (NRC) and the Natural Resource Canada (NRCan) aim to identify and promote cost-effective approaches for net-zero industrial processes that could include renewable energy integration, energy efficiency, electrification or other technologies that replace process heating requirements.

The National Research Council (NRC) and the Natural Resource Canada (NRCan) aim to identify and promote cost-effective approaches for net-zero industrial processes that could include renewable energy integration, energy efficiency, electrification or other technologies that replace process heating requirements.

The project aims to explore and prepare for adaptation of advanced composite immersive technology for defence and civilian applications (dual use). The activities will assess the technical and operational relevance of modular immersive systems to defence sector requirements, better understand market and procurement process requirements, and identify robustness constraints, to deployment and certifications. The project will help strengthen the company’s innovation capabilities and prepare for a structured entry into defence markets in Canada and with allies.

The Centre for Innovation and Research in Advanced Manufacturing and Materials (CIRAMM) at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology is collaborating with the City of Calgary (City) to develop durable, low-carbon sidewalk concrete suited to Alberta’s climate. Leading a consortium of partners, over three years CIRAMM aims to help the City reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with cement production while reducing premature infrastructure deterioration to lower annual maintenance costs. Working with the support of a NRC collaborator and industry partners Carbon Upcycling Technologies and Innova Cleantech, CIRAMM seeks to integrate CO₂-treated supplementary cementitious materials and graphene nanomaterials to produce and pilot-test optimized low-carbon sidewalk concrete mixes. The Project’s goal is to deliver a validated mix design achieving up to 30–50% embodied-carbon reduction, enhanced freeze–thaw durability, and a full-scale Calgary sidewalk pilot at Technology Readiness Level 8, providing data to guide municipal specification updates and national standards integration.