Grants and Contributions

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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.

1175130 records

$373,500.00

Mar 1, 2026

For-profit organization

Agreement:

Multi-Agency Tactical Data Federation and Interoperability Platform

Agreement Number:

1040711

Duration: from Mar 1, 2026 to Jun 30, 2027
Description:

A technology development initiative to enhance interoperability, secure data sharing, and situational awareness across multiple agencies and platforms, enabling faster, more informed decision-making in both civilian and military contexts

Organization: National Research Council Canada
Program Name: Industrial Research Assistance Program
Location: Ottawa, Ontario, CA K2E 1A2

$67,000.00

Mar 1, 2026

For-profit organization

Agreement:

Feasibility Study for AI-Driven LoRa Diagnostic Integration into Wi-Fi Mesh Networks in Arctic Conditions

Agreement Number:

1040740

Duration: from Mar 1, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026
Description:

This project will assess the feasibility of integrating AI-based diagnostic tools using LoRaWAN communication protocols into existing Wi-Fi mesh networks, optimized for harsh Arctic conditions. The study will focus on developing and validating predictive diagnostic algorithms, hybrid network nodes, and real-time monitoring capabilities to improve network reliability, reduce downtime, and support critical infrastructure in remote regions. Field trials will be conducted in Inuvik, NT using existing infrastructure, with outcomes informing IP strategy and commercialization planning for Canadian and global markets.

Organization: National Research Council Canada
Program Name: Industrial Research Assistance Program
Location: Inuvik, Northwest Territories, CA X0E 0T0

$201,500.00

Mar 1, 2026

For-profit organization

Agreement:

Sabre Hybrid Architecture for Long Range Fixed-Wing VTOL UAVs

Agreement Number:

1040741

Duration: from Mar 1, 2026 to Feb 28, 2027
Description:

This project entails the development of a hybrid VTOL fixed-wing UAV. This system is intended to incorporate new design features that will enhance the reliability of this UAV relative to other fixed-wing systems currently available.

Organization: National Research Council Canada
Program Name: Industrial Research Assistance Program
Location: Waterloo, Ontario, CA N2V 2A9

$360,000.00

Mar 1, 2026

For-profit organization

Agreement:

Multi-Sport Artificial Intelligence (AI) Agent Enhancement

Agreement Number:

1040957

Duration: from Mar 1, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026
Description:

Enhancements to a multi‑sport AI platform to support performance analytics in professional environments.

Organization: National Research Council Canada
Program Name: Industrial Research Assistance Program
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, CA V6B 2L3

$357,756.00

Mar 1, 2026

For-profit organization

Agreement:

Polaris: AI for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance for Arctic, Maritime, & Land Monitoring

Agreement Number:

1040969

Duration: from Mar 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2028
Description:

This project will increase the Firms capacities to digest, interpret and make searchable a large volume of unstructured video & sensor data at scale, delivering dual-use value across civilian and defence sectors.

Organization: National Research Council Canada
Program Name: Industrial Research Assistance Program
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, CA V5K 2N6

$150,000.00

Mar 1, 2026

For-profit organization

Agreement:

AI Assist - Novel and Intelligent Security Planning Platform

Agreement Number:

1040972

Duration: from Mar 1, 2026 to Feb 28, 2027
Description:

Develop a AI driven Intelligent Security Planning Platform

Organization: National Research Council Canada
Program Name: Industrial Research Assistance Program
Location: Surrey, British Columbia, CA V3S 7G7

$200,000.00

Mar 1, 2026

For-profit organization

Agreement:

Carbon Fiber Window and Door Development

Agreement Number:

1041067

Duration: from Mar 1, 2026 to Feb 28, 2027
Description:

Development of a new design and new manufacturing processes for a line of carbon fiber profiles and assemblies for use in door and window assemblies.

Organization: National Research Council Canada
Program Name: Industrial Research Assistance Program
Location: Abbotsford, British Columbia, CA V2T 6W3

$73,770.00

Mar 1, 2026

For-profit organization

Agreement:

Dual-use Gas Barriers for Harsh Climate Conditions

Agreement Number:

1040865

Duration: from Mar 1, 2026 to Aug 31, 2026
Description:

This project is to improve existing waterproof material's retention factor for smaller pas molecures such as hydrogen and helium, and to potentially develop a material that is suitable for hydrogen barriers and carriers and helium lifts. The developed material will have dual-use applications.

Organization: National Research Council Canada
Program Name: Industrial Research Assistance Program
Location: Victoria, British Columbia, CA V8Z 4B8

$75,000.00

Mar 1, 2026

For-profit organization

Agreement:

Development and optimization of plant leather production conditions.

Agreement Number:

1040483

Duration: from Mar 1, 2026 to Feb 26, 2027
Description:

The project aims to optimize and control the production of vegetable leather on an industrial scale.

Organization: National Research Council Canada
Program Name: Industrial Research Assistance Program
Location: Quebec, Quebec, CA G1J 5L5

$95,000.00

Mar 1, 2026

For-profit organization

Agreement:

Experimentation to optimize business processes in online sales of tech integrated baby products

Agreement Number:

1040500

Duration: from Mar 1, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026
Description:

This project will test hypotheses and experiment with new mechanisms to design and optimize a repeatable and scalable business process, which may result in new business methods that support omnichannel marketing of tech-integrated baby products

Organization: National Research Council Canada
Program Name: Industrial Research Assistance Program
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, CA V6E 4N7