Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) Center of Excellence (COE)
Agreement Number:
815846
Agreement Value:
$10,000,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jul 7, 2021 - Apr 30, 2042
Description:
This project will support the GDMS-C Centre of Excellence (COE) for Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) in Sherbrooke, Quebec, and the development of RPAS mission technologies using Laflamme Aero’s LX300 remotely piloted helicopter.
Organization:
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Expected Results:
SIF investment will help entrench the RPAS COE into Canada's aerospace ecosystem and anchor a key industrial capability in Quebec. By outfitting and commercializing the LX300 with critical mission systems, GDMS-C aims to become a leader in RPAS in Canada.
Location:
Ottawa, Ontario, CA K2H5B7
Reference Number:
033-2023-2024-Q4-815846
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
865069421
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Additional Information:
It is a fully repayable contribution.
Recipient's Operating Name:
General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada Corporation
Recipient's Legal Name:
General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada Corporation
Federal Riding Name:
Sherbrooke
Federal Riding Number:
24073
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:
339900