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Title:

Sovereign Satellite Platform for Edge Deployment in Harsh Environments MVP

Agreement Number:

1043544

Agreement Value:

$300,000.00

Agreement Date:

Jun 1, 2026 - Apr 30, 2027

Description:

Norda Technologies will develop a sovereign, Canadian-designed edge platform converging multi-orbit satellite backhaul, peer-to-peer mesh networking, on-board compute, encrypted transport, and off-grid power autonomy in a single ruggedized, field-deployable appliance for harsh and remote operating environments where terrestrial connectivity is unavailable or unreliable. Zero-touch provisioning enables deployment in minutes by non-specialist personnel. The MVP is validated across critical-infrastructure verticals and establishes a substantially Canadian-controlled supply chain for sovereign edge connectivity, with documented Canadian-substitution roadmap for remaining imported components, generating high-skill Canadian R&D positions and IP.

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:

Ottawa, Ontario, CA K1R 0E2

Reference Number:

172-2026-2027-Q1-1043544

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

763849072

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Recipient's Operating Name:

Norda

Recipient's Legal Name:

Technologies Norda Inc.

Federal Riding Name:

Ottawa Centre

Federal Riding Number:

35075

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:

517911