Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Exploring Defence and Dual-Use Applications for Modular Wave Energy Buoy Systems
Agreement Number:
1040844
Agreement Value:
$45,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 23, 2026 - Feb 22, 2027
Description:
This project will explore defence and dual-use applications for WaveNexus, a modular wave energy buoy system designed to provide resilient, distributed power in coastal and maritime environments. Activities will focus on understanding defence procurement pathways, identifying operational requirements for defence energy systems, and evaluating how modular wave energy technologies can support remote monitoring infrastructure and maritime sensing systems. The project will assess technical adaptations, regulatory considerations, and commercialization.
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:
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, CA B2Y 4M9
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q4-1040844
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
755889201
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Operating Name:
Voiltai
Recipient's Legal Name:
Voltai Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Dartmouth--Cole Harbour
Federal Riding Number:
12004
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:
221119