Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Feasibility Study For Novel Axial Flux Rim Drive Underwater Propulsion System – Dual Use Technology
Agreement Number:
1042057
Agreement Value:
$36,000.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 20, 2026 - Sep 11, 2026
Description:
• The Firm is developing a novel compact, high-efficiency (>92%) shaftless axial-flux propulsion system with a semi-open architecture and sealed critical components for autonomous underwater and electric marine vehicles. The R&D team will investigate targeted optimization of electromagnetic design, cooling, and control, supporting dual-use applications ranging from low-noise civilian and scientific marine robotics to defence-adjacent autonomous platforms requiring reliable, efficient low-speed propulsion in constrained underwater environments.
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 4T5
Reference Number:
172-2026-2027-Q1-1042057
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
707622346
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
EcoMarine Technologies 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:
334511