Grants and Contributions:
Title:
ARP - Stirling engine for conversion of industrial waste heat into electricity
Agreement Number:
1031299
Agreement Value:
$50,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jun 2, 2025 - Mar 30, 2026
Description:
Ekstera has developed and patented a Stirling engine capable of converting a wide range of heat sources into electricity at high efficiency. This project supports the development and testing of a pilot scale prototype Stirling engine unit that will ultimately lead to a pilot project with a partnering steel mill to convert their abundant waste heat into electricity.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Firms is to support research, development, adoption and/or adaptation of innovative or technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada up to their commercialization
Location:
Toronto, Ontario, CA M4M 2W4
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q1-1031299
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
705665313
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
EKSTERA INC.
Federal Riding Name:
Toronto--Danforth
Federal Riding Number:
35109
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Program Purpose:
The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Firms is to support research, development, adoption and/or adaptation of innovative or technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada up to their commercialization
Coverage:
IRAP Contributions to Firms projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.
NAICS Code:
335312