Grants and Contributions:

Title:
Defence Readiness and Technology Adaptation for Underwater Robotic Hull Inspection and Maintenance
Agreement Number:
1041057
Agreement Value:
$75,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 25, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
Description:
This project will assess how the firm's underwater robotic platform can be adapted to support defence and Coast Guard vessel inspection and in-water hull maintenance.
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:
Mill Bay, British Columbia, CA V0R 2P4
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q4-1041057
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
739289510
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
Offshore Designs Ltd.
Federal Riding Name:
Cowichan--Malahat--Langford
Federal Riding Number:
59010
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:
488390