Grants and Contributions:
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.
The amount allocated cover more than one fiscal year.
Amendment #1 (2019-03-07): Agreement value was increased by 75,000$, Agreement end date change to 31 Mar 2022 (originally 31 Mar 2019).
Amendment #2 (2022-08-15): Agreement value was increased by 125,000$, Agreement end date change to 31 Mar 2025.
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.