Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Feasibility of Integrated Operating Entity (neoNortel): Norda Digital Infrastructure Platform
Agreement Number:
1034000
Agreement Value:
$49,000.00
Agreement Date:
Aug 18, 2025 - Nov 30, 2025
Description:
Assess the feasibility of developing the architecture and execution of a strategic transformation of Digital Impact Holdings from a traditional passive investment structure into "Norda"—an integrated operating company that embodies the capabilities of allowing the smaller ISPs to assist in Canadian digital sovereignty where safe, sovereign, and secure digital infrastructure becomes the cornerstone of Canadian technological independence.
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:
Ottawa, Ontario, CA K1R 0E2
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q2-1034000
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
763849072
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Operating Name:
Norda
Recipient's Legal Name:
Digital Impact Holdings Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Ottawa Centre
Federal Riding Number:
35075
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:
517911