Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Defence Readiness Assessment and Maritime Surveillance Business Development for a Canadian Earth Observation SME
Agreement Number:
1040998
Agreement Value:
$75,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 30, 2026 - Mar 29, 2027
Description:
This project will prepare a Canadian Earth observation SME to participate in the defence sector through two streams: (1) achieving Controlled Goods Program readiness, including personnel security clearances and establishment of digital security controls; and (2) developing a detailed business case and long-term plan for a hyperspectral maritime vessel identification product serving Canadian and allied defence customers. The project strengthens Canada's domestic space-based defence industrial capacity.
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 T5K 0K6
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q4-1040998
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
736673880
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Operating Name:
Wyvern
Recipient's Legal Name:
Wyvern Incorporated
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:
517410