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.

1134796 records

$640,000.00

Aug 1, 2025

For-profit organization

Agreement:

Scaling NitroVault Production Capacity

Agreement Number:

1034332

Duration: from Aug 1, 2025 to Jul 31, 2026
Description:

The NitroVault™ Production Scale-Up Initiative is an R&D-driven project focused on developing the technical capability to increase production of Purity Gas’s novel turn-key, containerized NitroVault™ package system

Organization: National Research Council Canada
Program Name: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Location: Ancaster, Ontario, CA L9G 0H7

$71,280.00

Aug 1, 2025

For-profit organization

Agreement:

Experimentation to Optimize Business Processes in Virtual Reality Entertainment

Agreement Number:

1034342

Duration: from Aug 1, 2025 to Mar 31, 2026
Description:

This project will test hypotheses and experiment with new mechanisms to design (or optimize) a repeatable and scalable business process, which may result in new business methods in virtual reality entertainment.

Organization: National Research Council Canada
Program Name: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Location: Edmonton, Alberta, CA T6C 3K3

$118,000.00

Aug 1, 2025

For-profit organization

Agreement:

Development of a Next-Generation Bioplastic Manufacturing Process

Agreement Number:

1034379

Duration: from Aug 1, 2025 to May 1, 2026
Description:

Launch Bioindustries will develop microbial strains and bioprocesses to convert organic waste into compostable bioplastics. This project will focus on establishing baseline production metrics and improving strain performance to enable efficient, cost-effective bioplastic manufacturing. The outcomes of this work will support the development of next-generation biomaterials that reduce reliance on petroleum-based plastics and contribute to a more circular, environmentally responsible economy.

Organization: National Research Council Canada
Program Name: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Location: Toronto, Ontario, CA M6J 0E5

$120,000.00

Aug 1, 2025

For-profit organization

Agreement:

Disrupting Total Fluorine Analysis: A Compact Platform for Environmental and Pharmaceutical Applications

Agreement Number:

1034449

Duration: from Aug 1, 2025 to Jul 31, 2026
Description:

Fluorine is a key marker in environmental, pharmaceutical, semiconductor and food safety analysis, but current testing methods like CIC, LC-MS/MS, and F-NMR are slow, costly, and limited. Kimia Analytics is advancing a proprietary, high-sensitivity fluorine detection technology that augments existing mass spectrometry capabilities. This project bridges late-stage R&D and commercialization by refining the design, validating performance in real-world settings, and accelerating adoption through pilot testing—positioning Kimia as a global leader in scalable fluorine quantification for PFAS and pharmaceutical applications, while driving economic impact for Canada through innovation, exports, and skilled job creation.

Organization: National Research Council Canada
Program Name: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Location: Markham, Ontario, CA L3R 0H9

$100,000.00

Aug 1, 2025

For-profit organization

Agreement:

Develop AI-Based Family Health Solution for Canadian Market

Agreement Number:

1034461

Duration: from Aug 1, 2025 to Mar 31, 2026
Description:

The project will deliver a minimum viable product of a new Family Health Solution for public health nurses and family physicians.

Organization: National Research Council Canada
Program Name: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Location: Surrey, British Columbia, CA V3T 5X3

$74,000.00

Aug 1, 2025

For-profit organization

Agreement:

Development of AI-Based Innovation Testing and Deep-Tech Gap Analysis for Enterprise Use

Agreement Number:

1034485

Duration: from Aug 1, 2025 to Mar 22, 2026
Description:

To develop and deploy a suite of advanced capabilities within the Aucctus platform that will enable enterprise clients to:
Test business assumptions via synthetic and real-world surveys
Conduct instantaneous assessments of their innovation maturity, strengths, weaknesses and opportunities to improve as a corporate innovator
Identify deep-tech use cases, opportunities and disparately connected but complimentary technical evolutions to assist companies in identifying true innovation in their product and service development process

Organization: National Research Council Canada
Program Name: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Location: Toronto, Ontario, CA M5X 1C7

$68,000.00

Aug 1, 2025

For-profit organization

Agreement:

Journey Management System (“JMS”) Prototype

Agreement Number:

1034491

Duration: from Aug 1, 2025 to Feb 28, 2026
Description:

The objective of the Journey Management System Prototype is to support truck drivers with a modern, mobile-based solution that improves safety, ensures regulatory compliance, and enhances operational efficiency. The prototype runs on Android devices and supports voice communication to reduce distraction. It allows drivers to report road conditions, receive real-time voice alerts, and stay informed . It also integrates placard and document tools to meet regulatory requirements. Moreover, it supports vehicle inspections, enables smart route planning, and provides specific GIS data such as speed limits, height and weight restrictions, and service locations.

Organization: National Research Council Canada
Program Name: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Location: Calgary, Alberta, CA T2N 2A1

$225,000.00

Aug 1, 2025

For-profit organization

Agreement:

Bench and Preclinical Study, Prototyping, Regulatory Study Design, and Pilots

Agreement Number:

1034494

Duration: from Aug 1, 2025 to Jun 30, 2026
Description:

PulseMedica is advancing its floater treatment system (SVO-Tx), a 3D image-guided femtosecond laser device for the non-invasive treatment of symptomatic vitreous opacities (SVOs or eye floaters). This project will complete preclinical laser safety validation, system performance verification, and assembly finalization, along with certification of two clinic-ready prototypes. It will also support development of clinical protocols and regulatory documentation in preparation for a First-in-Human (FIH) study, to follow beyond this project’s scope.

Organization: National Research Council Canada
Program Name: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Location: Edmonton, Alberta, CA T5N 3M3

$146,250.00

Aug 1, 2025

For-profit organization

Agreement:

Horizon Shield - Space Weather Platform

Agreement Number:

1034517

Duration: from Aug 1, 2025 to Apr 30, 2026
Description:

This project aims to develop an advanced system that predicts space weather events (like solar storms) and provides real-time impact assessments for critical infrastructure and operations, helping decision-makers understand which regions and systems might be affected to enable better operational planning and risk mitigation.

Organization: National Research Council Canada
Program Name: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Location: Oakville, Ontario, CA L6M 2W7

$150,000.00

Aug 1, 2025

For-profit organization

Agreement:

Automated inventory system

Agreement Number:

1034522

Duration: from Aug 1, 2025 to Mar 31, 2026
Description:

The key innovation objective of the automated inventory system is to eliminate lost warehouse inventory, improve productivity and streamline cargo movement from door to door. We are looking to leverage technology to increase production in the existing Canadian locations and improve competitiveness against US competitors to grow local employment and revenue.

Organization: National Research Council Canada
Program Name: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Location: Brampton, Ontario, CA L6T 5V8