Grants and Contributions:
Title:
The ÆTHER system - Internet Connectivity in Space.
Agreement Number:
816194
Agreement Value:
$20,000,000.00
Agreement Date:
Sep 4, 2024 - Jul 31, 2042
Description:
This project will design and build a constellation of 36 small satellites and deliver an in-orbit, high-speed connectivity network (called ÆTHER) for next-generation space assets, drastically improving the speed of data transmission from space assets in orbit to the Earth’s surface.
Organization:
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Expected Results:
This investment will allow the company to leverage its advanced satellite technology and create a space-based, inter-satellite communications network, ensuring critical data is available to satellite mission operators in real time, at all times.
Location:
Toronto, Ontario, CA M6H4A6
Reference Number:
033-2024-2025-Q2-816194
Agreement Type:
Other transfer payment
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
815561964
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Additional Information:
This is a partially repayable contribution.
Recipient's Operating Name:
Kepler Communications Inc.
Recipient's Legal Name:
Kepler Communications Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Davenport
Federal Riding Number:
35018
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:
339990