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Title:

810913

Agreement Number:

810913

Agreement Value:

$40,000,000.00

Agreement Date:

Feb 14, 2019 - Jun 30, 2033

Description:

This project is an advanced innovation program aimed at designing and developing a foundational software platform for the next generation of vehicles, including connected and autonomous vehicles.

Organization:

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Expected Results:

This investment will help develop new automated control systems, upgrade and secure communications in vehicles, and improve vehicle safety and security by expanding its advanced driver-assistance system. BlackBerry QNX will also develop and use concept cars as labs for technology and software development.

Location:

Waterloo, Ontario, CA N2K0A7

Reference Number:

033-2018-2019-Q4-810913

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

871326179

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Additional Information:

Please note this update includes a change to improve standardization of reporting across projects. The end date was updated from the end of the work phase of the project (31/03/2023) to the current end date of the contract (30/06/2033). This is not an extension. The end date now reflects the entirety of the agreement duration, including the benefit phase and residual audit period.

Amendment Date

Mar 31, 2026

Recipient's Operating Name:

BlackBerry

Recipient's Legal Name:

BlackBerry Limited

Federal Riding Name:

Kanata--Carleton

Federal Riding Number:

35041

Program:

SIF Stream 1 - R&D

Program Purpose:

Encourage R&D that will accelerate technology transfer and commercialization of innovative products, processes and services; Facilitate the growth and expansion of firms in Canada; Attract and retain large scale investments to Canada; and-Advance industrial research, development and technology demonstration through collaboration between academia, non-profit organizations and the private sector.

NAICS Code:

334220

Amendments:

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