Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Advancing Canadian Defence Readiness Through Enhanced Sensing and Manufacturing Capability
Agreement Number:
1040956
Agreement Value:
$75,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 23, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
Description:
This project will advance Canadian priorities in Arctic surveillance, autonomous systems, and advanced sensing by adapting and enhancing commercial off-the-shelf electro-optical infrared (EO/IR) camera systems for defence applications. Public funding will be used to assess defence requirements, plan technical upgrades, and pursue necessary certifications. Through the expansion of domestic manufacturing, the project will contribute to skilled employment and reinforce Canada’s sovereign capability.
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:
Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, CA V3C 5M5
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q4-1040956
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
804768174
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Operating Name:
Current Scientific Corporation
Recipient's Legal Name:
Current Scientific Corporation
Federal Riding Name:
Coquitlam--Port Coquitlam
Federal Riding Number:
59008
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:
339990