Grants and Contributions:
Title:
ICAP 2025 – Market diversification in France & Germany
Agreement Number:
1035833
Agreement Value:
$50,000.00
Agreement Date:
Sep 22, 2025 - May 29, 2026
Description:
This International Co-Innovation Action Program (ICAP) project will prepare the firm to enter into future international co-innovation work, specifically in the German and French markets. The firm is a leader in innovative, low-loss fiber optics components that enable high-sensitivity systems. Through this initiative, we aim to identify and engage partners positioned in the global value chain who bring deep market knowledge and are active in Sensing and Free-Space Communication markets, to accelerate technology integration and commercialization.
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:
Saint-Laurent, Quebec, CA H4N 2G6
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q3-1035833
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
847525235
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Operating Name:
Castor Optics
Recipient's Legal Name:
CASTOR OPTIQUE INC.
Federal Riding Name:
Saint-Laurent
Federal Riding Number:
24068
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:
334610