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Title:

CONtact - Innovator Mentorship Program FY2026

Agreement Number:

1033002

Agreement Value:

$56,000.00

Agreement Date:

Aug 1, 2025 - Mar 31, 2026

Description:

This proposed CTO contribution will give some innovation focused Canadian SME's access to construction industry experts and influencers, that can serve as both a potential target customer segment, and that can provide active feedback for further innovation. Additionally, Canadian construction firms can benefit by exposure to new technologies that may impact increases in profitability, better efficiency, greater safety and many other areas for potential innovation. Last year, we expanded the number of firms supported from 3 to 5, with all presenting at the CCA AGM in Quebec City in March 2025. This year, we are proceeding with support for 5 SME's, and in addition to the AGM, adding a second presentation event at Construct Canada in Toronto in December 2025.

Organization:

National Research Council Canada

Expected Results:

The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Organizations is to support Organizations in building and integrating the innovation capacity in Canada for the benefit of Firms in Canada, primarily SMEs and to support Organizations in providing innovation assistance services to SMEs in Canada.

Location:

Ottawa, Ontario, CA K1P 6M1

Reference Number:

172-2025-2026-Q2-1033002

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

106844624

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Operating Name:

CCA

Recipient's Legal Name:

Canadian Construction Association

Federal Riding Name:

Ottawa Centre

Federal Riding Number:

35075

Program:

Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Organizations

Program Purpose:

Coverage:

IRAP Contributions to Organizations projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.

NAICS Code:

813910