Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Accelerated Digital Twin Enabled Transformer Design Platform
Agreement Number:
1038108
Agreement Value:
$1,400,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jan 1, 2026 - Jun 30, 2027
Description:
CES Transformers is launching a world-class advanced manufacturing and testing facility that will establish Canada as a leader in high-efficiency, low-carbon transformer technology. The project will integrate AI-driven design, electrical and mechanical, simulation, and new Haefely Test Equipment, to reduce development cycles from weeks to days, enabling faster delivery of grid-ready products. It will be instrumental in helping to create over 145 skilled Canadian jobs, with 40 FTEs by 2029 from this project. These will directly support EV and clean energy growth, and significantly reduce Canada’s carbon footprint through efficient, high-performance transformer production.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
The expected results and outcomes of NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program is focused on growing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through innovation and wealth creation for Canada.
Location:
Markham, Ontario, CA L3R 2S1
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q4-1038108
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
124760000
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Operating Name:
CES Transformers
Recipient's Legal Name:
618024 Ontario Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Markham--Thornhill
Federal Riding Number:
35055
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program
Program Purpose:
The purpose of Industrial Research Assistance Program Contributions to Firms is to provide support that assists small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to advance their innovation knowledge and ability to innovate, grow through innovation and stimulate wealth creation for Canada.
Coverage:
Industrial Research Assistance Program projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation and strengthen Canadian innovation ecosystem by creating new industrial capacity.
NAICS Code:
335311