Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Dual Use -Uncrewed Surface Vehicle for Arctic Maritime Defence, Security, and Safety
Agreement Number:
1043051
Agreement Value:
$475,000.00
Agreement Date:
May 1, 2026 - Feb 29, 2028
Description:
Open Ocean Robotics will architect and design the naval architecture, hybrid solar-diesel energy integration, and autonomy control framework for a new Arctic-capable self-righting uncrewed surface vehicle (USV) platform optimized for defence, security, and maritime safety operations in Arctic and northern waters.
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:
Victoria, British Columbia, CA V8V 1P8
Reference Number:
172-2026-2027-Q1-1043051
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
730207719
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Additional Information:
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The end date of this agreements has been modified by 335 days. The total amended value is 475,000 dollars.
Amendment Date
Jun 14, 2026
Recipient's Operating Name:
Open Ocean Robotics
Recipient's Legal Name:
Open Ocean Robotics Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Victoria
Federal Riding Number:
59041
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:
541710
Amendments: