Grants and Contributions

Develop cross-platform and web-based software that reduces the steep learning curve for using motion control hardware.

Project to increase ability to communicate using email campaigns and tell stories in a more engaging way by allowing to build better web pages and email designs.

The goal of this project is to create a solution in which all citizen data from multiple information systems is centralized, standardized and unified in order to create a unique identifier.

Market research, updating our website, new marketing material and videos to implement television marketing strategies in the Caribbean as well as creating data bases to run email awareness campaigns in the USA and Mexico.

This project objective is to create a proprietary digital platform which will allow for a faster, more accurate diagnosis of a building’s indoor environmental quality (IEQ) – at a fraction of the cost of current tests.

The project is to fortify the PwrSwitch MTP iOS e-mobile forensics application with added features, security, and reliability and ease of use.

Based on the success of this program, companies continue to show a strong interest in metal additive manufacturing which can be used to make low volume components, tools and molds for cutting/trimming/cooling new materials used throughout the manufacturing sector.
Since December 2014, five offerings of the Metal Additive Manufacturing Demonstration program have been delivered, resulting in well over 300 companies being referred and engaged to take part in the program. The last phase of the program to be completed in March 2020 will have engaged over 70 companies with 41 projects completed. In addition, companies that did not complete a project stated they received valuable feedback with a clearer understanding of how they can benefit with additive manufacturing. Building upon their recently acquired knowledge, participating companies seek to reengage with a new phase of the Metal Additive Manufacturing Demonstration program funded by NRC-IRAP.
Delivery of this project will continue to focus on advanced manufacturing technologies such as powder bed, known as Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS), Laser Direct Energy Deposition (LDED), electron beam (EB), Cold Spray and new materials for use in additive manufacturing. The program will provide companies with a better understanding of the advantages and business opportunities in terms of cost savings, new product development, design and efficiency of adopting additive manufacturing (AM) technology and processes. It will also demonstrate the ability to produce low volume parts for many applications including the repair of high performance/low cost tools, dies and plastic and composite molds for stamping (conformal cooling), part consolidation and light-weighting parts.
During the previous program, companies have inquired about plastic additive manufacturing. As additive technologies evolve, it has been identified that an opportunity exists for Canada’s Manufacturing sector to employ Additive Manufacturing technologies utilizing engineering grade plastics such as PEEK, PEI, Nylon and fiber reinforced grades. Functional plastic applications in Canada include aircraft cabin interior components, manufacturing jigs & fixtures, robot end effectors and prosthetic devices. Therefore it is proposed this program support engineering grade plastic processes and products for application in Canadian Manufacturing.

MAEROSPACE plans to undertake a research and development project to determine the best solutions and alternatives to expand the standard Generation 3 HFSWR product architecture into a new Generation 4 HFSWR product offering.

Engage Grants (EGP) are designed to give innovative companies that operate from a Canadian base access to the unique knowledge, expertise and capabilities available at Canadian universities and colleges. These grants are intended to foster the development of new research partnerships by supporting short-term research and development projects aimed at addressing a company-specific problem; that is, a problem related to the company’s core competencies or activities. The simplified application and decision processes enable university and college researchers to quickly undertake new research collaborations that extend academic expertise to these problems. The mutually beneficial projects are expected to result in economic benefits to the company and to Canada and build impactful longer term collaborations between the applicant and the company.

The Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRA) are meant to nurture the interest of the students and fully develop their potential for a research career in the natural sciences and engineering. They are also meant to encourage students to undertake graduate studies in these fields. Students who would like to gain research experience in an academic setting, these awards can provide financial support through the hosting university. NSERC encourages qualified Aboriginal students to apply to this program.