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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.

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Found 12 records

$75,000.00

Feb 1, 2025

For-profit organization

Agreement:

AI Assist: Enhanced Security Using NLP, machine learning & AI

Agreement Number:

1027059

Duration: from Feb 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2025
Description:

PROJECT SUMMARY
Sera4's Teleporte is a cloud-based SAAS solution that enables administrators to manage locks in real-time through a web-based portal.

The primary objective of the project is to enhance Sera4's Teleporte software service by integrating advanced AI capabilities into its cloud portal and mobile application to provide more access to data for users and assist with security operations.

The project will leverage new AI technologies to transform the Teleporte platform into a more intelligent and user-friendly system.

Organization: National Research Council Canada
Program Name: Industrial Research Assistance Program – AI Assist
Location: Waterloo, Ontario, CA N2L 5C6

$15,000.00

Oct 19, 2022

For-profit organization

Agreement:

FR-00495

Agreement Number:

FR-00495

Duration: from Oct 19, 2022 to
Description:

Develop digital adoption plan

Organization: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Program Name: Canadian Digital Adoption Program Boost your Business Technology Stream
Location: WATERLOO, Ontario, CA N2V2X2

$26,000.00

Sep 6, 2022

For-profit organization

Agreement:

Hardware Embedded Engineer - YOUTH

Agreement Number:

990479

Duration: from Sep 6, 2022 to Mar 31, 2023
Description:

The hardware embedded engineer is an essential role in the development of the next-generation lock and controller firmware as well as PCB board designs. With the changing ecosystem and volatility of the current electronics market (and supply chain) a hardware embedded engineer is crucial in determining the right core capabilities of our AP3, SLC2, AX5 and future lock and designs, and can aid the team in selecting and testing good and reliable parts that will continue to be secure and readily available.

Organization: National Research Council Canada
Program Name: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
Location: Waterloo, Ontario, CA N2V 2N2

$380,000.00

Aug 15, 2022

For-profit organization

Agreement:

Advanced Security Paradigm Protocols (ASPP)

Agreement Number:

998886

Duration: from Aug 15, 2022 to Nov 30, 2023
Description:

Through this project, Sera4 will advance its Teleporte access control as a service platform (hardware and software) to incorporate higher grades of cryptography and adaptive security measures. It addresses changing the security layering within all of the Sera4 Teleporte application stack (embedded, mobile, server/cloud).

The objective of this project is to increase the visibility of security specific information and widen the competitive gap between Sera4 and its competitors.

Organization: National Research Council Canada
Program Name: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Location: Waterloo, Ontario, CA N2V 2N2

$40,000.00

May 12, 2022

For-profit organization

Agreement:

Sera4 Ltd.-2022-2023-993629

Agreement Number:

993629

Duration: from May 12, 2022 to Mar 31, 2023
Description:

The purpose of this CanExport SMEs agreement is to support small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for activities related to export market development that are part of an export business case for a specific target market, particularly where activities are targeting departmental priority markets and sectors.

Organization: National Research Council Canada
Program Name: CanExport SMEs
Location: Waterloo, Ontario, CA N2V 2N2

$2,994.00

Apr 26, 2021

For-profit organization

Agreement:

CSJ 2021-Sera4(Waterloo)

Agreement Number:

17837402

Duration: from Apr 26, 2021 to Feb 26, 2022
Description:

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.

Organization: Employment and Social Development Canada
Program Name: Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
Location: Waterloo, Ontario, CA N2V2N2

$33,000.00

Nov 25, 2020

For-profit organization

Agreement:

Sera4 Ltd.-2020-2021-963940

Agreement Number:

963940

Duration: from Nov 25, 2020 to Aug 31, 2021
Description:

The purpose of this CanExport SMEs agreement is to support small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for activities related to export market development that are part of an export business case for a specific target market, particularly where activities are targeting departmental priority markets and sectors.

Organization: National Research Council Canada
Program Name: CanExport SMEs
Location: Waterloo, Ontario, CA N2V 2N2

$132,132.00

Apr 1, 2020

For-profit organization

Agreement:

Innovation Assistance Program

Agreement Number:

949779

Duration: from Apr 1, 2020 to Jun 24, 2020
Description:

The funding provided by the IAP program is intended to assist innovative small and medium-sized enterprises in the start-up phase that cannot access existing commercial support related to COVID-19.

Organization: National Research Council Canada
Program Name: Innovation Assistance Program
Location: Waterloo, Ontario, CA N2V 2H1

$201,838.00

Mar 16, 2020

For-profit organization

Agreement:

4856320200623

Agreement Number:

4856320200623

Duration: from Mar 16, 2020 to Dec 15, 2020
Description:

RRRF funding will be used to support Recipients to address the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Organization: Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
Program Name: Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) – For Profit
Location: Waterloo, Ontario, CA N2V 2H1

$175,000.00

Sep 2, 2019

For-profit organization

Agreement:

LPWAN Enabled Lock Platform (Next-Generation Identification and Access Control as a Service (ACaaS))

Agreement Number:

937592

Duration: from Sep 2, 2019 to Aug 31, 2020
Description:

Through this project, Sera4 will advance our access control as a service platform (hardware and software) to incorporate IoT connectivity. The result will be a first-to-market, IoT-enabled remote Access Control as a Service (ACaaS) solution supporting real-time, bi-directional communication between server and lock.

Organization: National Research Council Canada
Program Name: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Location: Waterloo, Ontario, CA N2V 2H1