Grants and Contributions:

Title:
Strategic Market Alignment and Technical Capability Exploration for Defence Applications
Agreement Number:
1040674
Agreement Value:
$75,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 23, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
Description:
This project will position OpenCycle Technologies Inc. for structured engagement in the Canadian defence market by developing a detailed understanding of defence capability priorities, procurement processes, and application pathways for the firm’s existing low-power, networked sensing and edge-AI platform.
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:
Calgary, Alberta, CA T2E 9B2
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q4-1040674
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
121613913
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Operating Name:
OPENCYCLE TECHNOLOGIES INC.
Recipient's Legal Name:
OpenCycle Technologies Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Calgary Skyview
Federal Riding Number:
48013
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:
41732