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Title:

Defence and Dual-Use Market Readiness for Canadian Drone Operations Software

Agreement Number:

1040576

Agreement Value:

$75,000.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 16, 2026 - Mar 15, 2027

Description:

This project will prepare a Canadian drone software company to enter the Canadian defence and dual-use markets. Activities include evaluating and pursuing security certifications required for government and defence procurement, conducting market research and user interviews with defence and security end-users in Canada and allied nations, attending industry conferences to build procurement relationships, and developing partnerships with defence technology providers. This project will explore ways in which we can contribute to Canada's Defence Industrial Strategy by building domestic capacity in uncrewed systems, sensor technologies, or counter-UAS capabilities.

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:

Vancouver, British Columbia, CA V6E 4N7

Reference Number:

172-2025-2026-Q4-1040576

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

751289349

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Recipient's Operating Name:

Eagle Eyes Search

Recipient's Legal Name:

Eagle Eyes Search Inc.

Federal Riding Name:

Vancouver Centre

Federal Riding Number:

59034

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:

511211