Grants and Contributions:
Title:
ADRIAN
Agreement Number:
1040826
Agreement Value:
$685,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jan 1, 2026 - Jul 2, 2026
Description:
As the world’s largest and most capable anti-censorship platform, Psiphon helps millions of people per day stay online, even under the harshest censorship conditions. IRAP’s funding will be instrumental in accelerating the integration of AI into Psiphon’s server and network infrastructure, increasing its agility and adaptivity. This will significantly enhance Psiphon’s globally leading ability to reach, support and engage with people in censored countries, and provide increased network security, access and connectivity for organizations operating around the world.
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 M4Y 2E4
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q4-1040826
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
857441596
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Operating Name:
Psiphon Inc.
Recipient's Legal Name:
Psiphon Inc
Federal Riding Name:
Toronto Centre
Federal Riding Number:
35108
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:
519130