Grants and Contributions:

Title:
Engineering Study - Integrated Antenna Array Module
Agreement Number:
1040907
Agreement Value:
$75,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 23, 2026 - Mar 23, 2027
Description:
This project will develop and demonstrate a compact, FPGA-integrated VCSEL control board designed to drive a reconfigurable 2x2 plasma antenna submodule for defence and dual-use RF applications. The work advances Canadian capability in frequency-agile, and polarization-agile antenna systems.
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:
Edmonton, Alberta, CA T6J 1E1
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q4-1040907
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
787300748
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
Jones Microwave Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Edmonton Riverbend
Federal Riding Number:
48018
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:
517310