Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Project KATAAQ: Deployable AI-Enabled Infrastructure for Arctic and Remote Operations
Agreement Number:
1040112
Agreement Value:
$75,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 16, 2026 - Jul 31, 2026
Description:
Masterly is developing a prototype of the Masterly POD, a foldable, intelligent infrastructure unit designed for Arctic and remote deployment. The POD combines a rugged, transportable structure with embedded sensors, climate control, and integrated power to support emergency response, field medicine, and defense readiness. This project will deliver a working prototype, demonstrated at ventureLAB, to assess its fit for Canadian Armed Forces use, Northern infrastructure gaps, and potential NATO-aligned applications.
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:
Toronto, Ontario, CA M5H 1T1
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q4-1040112
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
770845212
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Operating Name:
Masterly Inc.
Recipient's Legal Name:
Masterly Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Spadina--Fort York
Federal Riding Number:
35101
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:
5112