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Title:
Development of a Defence-First, Dual Use, Next-Gen Sovereign Edge-Compute/AI, and Communication Platform for Canada’s DND, and its Global Allies.
Agreement Number:
1040367
Agreement Value:
$441,900.00
Agreement Date:
Jan 1, 2026 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
Emergent Solutions Inc. (ESI) will complete the Operations, Administration, and Management (OAM) software for its first next-generation SKU, the EBR100 rugged edge communications platform, supporting dual-use defence and critical infrastructure applications. The project advances the system from TRL 6 to a production-ready release (v1.0.0) by integrating secure device and fleet management, radio and network control, firmware lifecycle management, edge compute orchestration, and hardened cybersecurity. The software will be developed under ESI’s cross-platform strategy and will form the foundational layer for the next-generation EGU platform, enabling substantial reuse of validated modules and accelerating commercialization of future systems.
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 9Z7
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q4-1040367
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
702647157
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
EMERGENT SOLUTIONS 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:
541330