Grants and Contributions:

Title:
High-Performance Processor Platform
Agreement Number:
24STDPU24
Agreement Value:
$1,000,000.00
Agreement Date:
Aug 1, 2024 - Jan 30, 2026
Description:
The project objectives are to perform a proof-of-concept and advance the development through hardware prototyping and software development of the next generation high performance single board processor platform that will deliver enhanced processing capabilities, advanced AI/ML processing, while improving performance gain and fault tolerance at low power. The expected outcome is a reference design serving as basis to build the next generation high performance processor platform that would be integrated into MDA’s future satellite.
Organization:
Canadian Space Agency
Expected Results:

The Research component of the program provides financial support to organizations to conduct space related research and development in priority areas. It will support targeted knowledge development and innovation to sustain and enhance the Canadian capacity to use space to address national needs and priorities in the
future.

Location:
St-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec, CA H9X 3R2
Reference Number:
003-2024-2025-Q2-00037
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Corporation
Program:
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Program Purpose:

This program supports knowledge development and innovation in the CSA's priority areas while increasing the awareness and participation of Canadians in space-related disciplines and activities.

The Research Component aims to support the development of science and technology; foster the continual development of a critical mass of researchers and highly qualified people in Canada; and support information gathering and space-related studies and research pertaining to Canadian Space Agency priorities.