Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Defence Market Readiness for Dual-use Maritime Domain Awareness Technology
Agreement Number:
1040688
Agreement Value:
$75,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 24, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
Description:
This project will prepare OceanSync to enter the defence market with dual-use maritime domain awareness technology. The firm will assess the defence market opportunity for maritime surveillance data services, build knowledge of defence procurement processes including security clearances and controlled goods requirements, and conduct a technical gap analysis to align its commercial platform with Canadian Armed Forces needs. Activities include stakeholder engagement with defence end-users and procurement authorities, engagement of Canadian defence procurement advisors, and attendance at defence industry events. The project supports Canada's strategic priorities in Arctic sovereignty, critical maritime infrastructure protection, and all-domain situational awareness by preparing a Canadian company to deliver sovereign maritime surveillance capability in areas where coverage gaps exist.
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:
Halifax, Nova Scotia, CA B3H 4P8
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q4-1040688
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
734908536
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
OceanSync Data Solutions Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Halifax
Federal Riding Number:
12005
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:
518210