Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Defence Market Readiness and Business Development
Agreement Number:
1040990
Agreement Value:
$75,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 29, 2026 - Mar 28, 2027
Description:
A Canadian technology SME will conduct market research, product validation, and stakeholder engagement to advance commercial readiness in the Canadian and allied defence and intelligence markets, building the expertise, relationships, and compliance pathways needed to sell dual-use AI situational awareness technology to defence customers.
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:
Edmonton, Alberta, CA T5J 3N9
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q4-1040990
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
821862232
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Operating Name:
samdesk
Recipient's Legal Name:
samdesk Canada Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Edmonton Centre
Federal Riding Number:
48014
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:
51121