Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Defence Supply Chain Readiness Enhancement for a Canadian Wearable Situational Awareness Platform
Agreement Number:
1040909
Agreement Value:
$75,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 23, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
Description:
Longan Vision Corp., a Canadian ISO 9001-certified developer of wearable thermal imaging systems, is undertaking a defence readiness initiative to strengthen its ability to support non-combat humanitarian and safety-focused defence operations. The project will enhance cybersecurity governance, controlled goods compliance, and environmental qualification planning to align with defence supply chain requirements. This initiative supports Canada’s strategic defence sector, strengthens domestic innovation capacity, and advances sovereign capabilities in situational awareness technologies.
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:
Hamilton, Ontario, CA L8P 0A1
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q4-1040909
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
741817084
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Operating Name:
Longan Vision
Recipient's Legal Name:
Longan Vision Corp.
Federal Riding Name:
Hamilton Centre
Federal Riding Number:
35035
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:
624230