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Title:

816194

Agreement Number:

816194

Agreement Value:

$20,000,000.00

Agreement Date:

Sep 4, 2024 - Jul 31, 2045

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. The project work phase is scheduled to end on June 30, 2026.

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:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

815561964

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 (31/07/2042) to the current end date of (31/07/2045). 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

Jun 30, 2026

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

Amendments:

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