Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Project Borealis – Scalable Canadian UAS for Sovereign Defence and Arctic Operations
Agreement Number:
CO3-227g
Agreement Value:
$35,000.00
Agreement Date:
Dec 15, 2025 - Dec 15, 2025
Description:
Funding will support research and development to identify solutions to National Defence’s Challenge: Drone surge: Scaling tactical Uncrewed Aerial Systems manufacturing for modern defence. The Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) seek innovative, low-cost, attritable Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) to address gaps in military readiness and industrial capacity.
Organization:
National Defence
Expected Results:
The DND/CAF are seeking innovative, low-cost, attritable UAS to address critical gaps in military readiness and industrial capacity. The aim is to accelerate the development of scalable, cost-effective UAS solutions that: Enhance operational effectiveness; Improve interoperability; and, Strengthen Canada’s domestic industrial base.
Location:
Mirabel , Quebec, CA J7N 3C5
Reference Number:
018 2025-2026-Q3-06327
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
832600118
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Operating Name:
Volatus Aérospatial Corp
Recipient's Legal Name:
Volatus Aerospace Inc.
Program:
Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security Program
Program Purpose:
Collaborate with academic and private sector partners to build a network of expertise to support Canada’s current and future defence and security needs.