Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Technical Feasibility Assessment - Smart Thermostat and Matter Controller
Agreement Number:
1038331
Agreement Value:
$150,000.00
Agreement Date:
Feb 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
Description:
Feasibility study to design and build a multi-function thermostat and smart home control prototype to validate key technical assumptions before full product development.
The smart thermostat, codenamed Mercury, is Levven’s builder-grade platform for new residential construction, combining a full HVAC controller, a Levven 900 MHz wireless energy management system IoT gateway, and a Matter/Thread controller with border router for third-party interoperability.
Deliverables include a testable feasibility prototype with firmware and software, minimal cloud or app integration, an architecture and design package, a feasibility report, and a go/no-go recommendation for full product development.
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:
Edmonton, Alberta, CA T6E 5J4
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q4-1038331
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
843371659
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
Levven Electronics Ltd.
Federal Riding Name:
Edmonton Strathcona
Federal Riding Number:
48019
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:
811310