Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Pilot Trainee
Agreement Number:
1030143
Agreement Value:
$30,000.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2025 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
Superwake is developing a pilot training program to grow its remote sensing as a service business. The goal is to teach new pilots all the skills required to operate fixed-wing, long-range, electric drones with a 25 kg mass and a 5.3 m wingspan. Skills include mission planning, regulatory compliance, safely handling lithium-ion batteries, and manual flying with remote controls.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
The purpose of IRAP’s Youth Employment Program is to assist in increasing the supply of highly qualified people, promoting the benefits of advanced studies, demonstrating federal leadership by investing in the skills required to meet the needs of the knowledge economy and facilitating the transition of highly skilled young people to a rapidly changing labour market.
Location:
North York, Ontario, CA M9L 1V8
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q1-1030143
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
771790938
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Operating Name:
Superwake
Recipient's Legal Name:
Superwake Ltd.
Federal Riding Name:
Humber River--Black Creek
Federal Riding Number:
35121
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
Program Purpose:
The purpose of IRAP’s Youth Employment Program is to assist in increasing the supply of highly qualified people, promoting the benefits of advanced studies, demonstrating federal leadership by investing in the skills required to meet the needs of the knowledge economy and facilitating the transition of highly skilled young people to a rapidly changing labour market.
Coverage:
IRAP Youth Employment Program projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.
NAICS Code:
519190