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Title:

Starsailor

Agreement Number:

A1-15300-08-12

Agreement Value:

$15,000.00

Agreement Date:

Jul 10, 2025 - Jul 10, 2026

Description:

Support provided for the Starsailor rocket launch project in the Cree community of Mistissini, Northern Quebec, highlighting scientific innovation and local collaboration. Funding covers team and equipment transport, on-site accommodation, and the acquisition or rental of necessary equipment to ensure a safe and successful launch.

Organization:

National Research Council Canada

Expected Results:

Intended results are to facilitate outreach initiatives across Canada that mainly focus on STEM or science policy that align with one or several of NRC's strategic pillars.

Location:

Montreal, Quebec, CA H3G 1M8

Reference Number:

172-2025-2026-Q2-00011

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

772318028

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Operating Name:

Espace Concordia

Recipient's Legal Name:

Espace Concordia

Federal Riding Name:

Ville-Marie—Le Sud-Ouest—Île-des-Sœurs

Federal Riding Number:

24077

Program:

Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Outreach Initiative

Program Purpose:

Enable the NRC to increase its outreach, engagement, and support of research excellence in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields, including under-represented diversity groups.