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Title:

Youth - Cybersecurity Project

Agreement Number:

1043548

Agreement Value:

$30,000.00

Agreement Date:

Jun 15, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026

Description:

This project supports the development of a comprehensive cybersecurity assessment platform designed for small and medium-sized businesses. The platform evaluates organizational security across six key areas: public-facing digital infrastructure, internal network security, endpoint devices, third-party vendor risk, employee security awareness, and compliance frameworks. The solution translates complex cybersecurity findings into clear, actionable insights for business decision-makers, enabling organizations to identify vulnerabilities and strengthen their security posture. The project involves research, development, and validation of automated assessment and reporting capabilities.

Organization:

National Research Council Canada

Expected Results:

The purpose of IRAP’s Youth Employment Program is to assist in increasing the supply of highly qualified people, promoting the benefits of advanced studies, demonstrating federal leadership by investing in the skills required to meet the needs of the knowledge economy and facilitating the transition of highly skilled young people to a rapidly changing labour market.

Location:

Ottawa, Ontario, CA K2C 3J2

Reference Number:

172-2026-2027-Q1-1043548

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

809666985

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Recipient's Operating Name:

Elastalink

Recipient's Legal Name:

Elastalink Corp.

Federal Riding Name:

Ottawa West--Nepean

Federal Riding Number:

35079

Program:

Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program

Program Purpose:

Coverage:

IRAP Youth Employment Program projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.

NAICS Code:

51791