Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Japan MNE – Softdrive Japan expansion and commercialization pilot
Agreement Number:
1033060
Agreement Value:
$73,056.00
Agreement Date:
Jun 1, 2025 - Nov 1, 2025
Description:
Leveraging our existing large enterprise partnership, this project aims to investigate a channel sales program in Japan to drive revenue growth by integrating Softdrive deeply into the market through localization, automated product delivery (including support and AI language translation), and iterative product development. Working closely with enterprise in Japan, we will identify and convert leads, onboard strategic industry clients (manufacturing, technology, services), and develop strong client and R&D partnerships to ensure successful market penetration.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Firms is to support research, development, adoption and/or adaptation of innovative or technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada up to their commercialization
Location:
Toronto, Ontario, CA M5J 3A4
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q2-1033060
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
710372210
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Operating Name:
Softdrive
Recipient's Legal Name:
Softdrive Technologies Group Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Spadina--Fort York
Federal Riding Number:
35101
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Program Purpose:
The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Firms is to support research, development, adoption and/or adaptation of innovative or technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada up to their commercialization
Coverage:
IRAP Contributions to Firms projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.
NAICS Code:
511211