Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Lightweight High-Altitude Platform Readiness for Dual-Use Applications
Agreement Number:
1040082
Agreement Value:
$75,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 19, 2026 - Jul 17, 2026
Description:
The firm is advancing a lightweight, scalable high-altitude aerial platform designed for fleet-based operations to deliver distributed sensing and persistent situational awareness. The project will complete technical readiness analysis and develop a compliance and procurement roadmap to support defence and dual-use applications in Canada and allied markets.
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:
Alma, Quebec, CA G8B 1M3
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q4-1040082
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
721243889
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
Lux Aérobot inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Lac-Saint-Jean
Federal Riding Number:
24035
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:
488119