Grants and Contributions:
Title:
National RPAS Integration, Qualification, and Defence-Readiness Initiative
Agreement Number:
1040029
Agreement Value:
$900,000.00
Agreement Date:
Feb 1, 2026 - Mar 31, 2028
Description:
The project involves increasing the level of Canadian content in made-in-Canada RPAS and increasing their suitability for dual-use roles. Increasing Canadian content and suitability for dual-use roles is accomplished by integrating MicroPilot’s autopilot into these made-in-Canada RPAS. Suitability for dual-use roles is further enhanced by enhancements to MicroPilot’s autopilot.
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:
Stony Mountain, Manitoba, CA R0C 3A0
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q4-1040029
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
899553887
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
MicroPilot Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Selkirk--Interlake--Eastman
Federal Riding Number:
46010
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:
334511