Grants and Contributions:

Title:

EUREKA Cluster – CELTIC-NEXT SUSTAINET Guardian – C2024/3-3 – WedgeSecure: A Resilient and Intelligent Security Platform for Distributed Edge Computing Ecosystems

Agreement Number:

1037149

Agreement Value:

$500,000.00

Agreement Date:

Oct 1, 2025 - Dec 31, 2027

Description:

Program Name: EUREKA Cluster – CELTIC-NEXT SUSTAINET Guardian – C2024/3-3 – led by German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFK) (Germany) Firm will advance their AI-driven SASE platform to demonstrate resilient, sustainable, and secure edge networking across cloud, CPE/edge, Wi-Fi AP, and cloud/datacenter edge. The project integrates ML-powered anomaly detection, real-time threat prevention, software-defined orchestration, and network-as-a-sensor telemetry to deliver proactive defence, multi-WAN continuity, and energy-aware operations validated in lab and simulated edge environments.

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:

Calgary, Alberta, CA T2P 1A5

Reference Number:

172-2025-2026-Q3-1037149

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

857286447

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Recipient's Operating Name:

Wedge Networks Inc.

Recipient's Legal Name:

Wedge Networks Inc.

Federal Riding Name:

Calgary Centre

Federal Riding Number:

48004

Program:

Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms

Program Purpose:

Coverage:

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

NAICS Code:

541514