Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Explore technical capability of the firm’s bifacial solar arrays for defence applications
Agreement Number:
1040582
Agreement Value:
$75,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 18, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
Description:
Lumera Solar identified an opportunity to develop a deployable solar array for use within resource mining and secondary military operations. Electrical power generation in remote locations can be challenging, with current solutions requiring fuel or easily damaged flexible solar panels. Lumera Solar intends to research military markets, including specific needs, procurement processes, storage capacities, portability requirements, product durability, and distribution stipulations in order to better prepare for product research and 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:
Surrey, British Columbia, CA V3S 8E5
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q4-1040582
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
793172909
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
Lumera Solar Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
South Surrey--White Rock
Federal Riding Number:
59030
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:
221119