Grants and Contributions:

Title:

Development of a Dual-Band Circular SAS System for Enhanced Underwater Imaging For Defense and Critical Infrastructure Applications #defense #defence

Agreement Number:

1040984

Agreement Value:

$990,000.00

Agreement Date:

Oct 1, 2025 - Mar 28, 2026

Description:

Kraken is developing a dual-band Circular Synthetic Aperture Sonar (C-SAS) system to improve underwater imaging performance, target classification confidence, and operational flexibility. Building on Kraken's proven SAS technology, the system supports both linear and circular SAS imaging capabilities using a modular hardware architecture suitable for both person-portable, and larger UUV payloads.

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:

Mount Pearl, Newfoundland & Labrador, CA A1N 4P6

Reference Number:

172-2025-2026-Q4-1040984

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

847087442

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Recipient's Legal Name:

Kraken Robotic Systems Inc.

Federal Riding Name:

St. John's South--Mount Pearl

Federal Riding Number:

10007

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:

334511