Contribution: Industrial Research Assistance Program
UVA Dynamics Inc.
$999,999.00
Phase 3 - Advancing Supersonic UAV Capability
FY 2026-27 · 2026-07-02
Summary
Phase 3 of this project advances UVA Dynamics’ supersonic UAV capabilities through continued development of the Falcon platform, building on prior IRAP-supported work. Activities will focus on progressing from validated digital designs and subscale testing to full-scale prototyping and integrated system validation using the Alpine Swift test bed. The project aims to address capability gaps in high-speed UAV applications for civilian and defence use, including rapid response, training, and research platforms supporting advanced payload and systems development.
Department
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program
Recipient
Location
Redcliff|Redcliff, Alberta, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
859111049
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Agreement End Date
2027-06-30
Agreement Number
1046970
Agreement Start Date
2026-07-02
Agreement Title
Phase 3 - Advancing Supersonic UAV Capability
Agreement Title (French)
Phase 3 – Développement des capacités des drones supersoniques
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$999,999.00
Amendment Number
0
Coverage
Industrial Research Assistance Program projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation and strengthen Canadian innovation ecosystem by creating new industrial capacity. | Les projets du Programme d'aide à la recherche industrielle favorisent la création de richesse au Canada grâce à l'innovation technologique et renforcent l'écosystème canadien de l'innovation en créant de nouvelles capacités industrielles.
Description
Phase 3 of this project advances UVA Dynamics’ supersonic UAV capabilities through continued development of the Falcon platform, building on prior IRAP-supported work. Activities will focus on progressing from validated digital designs and subscale testing to full-scale prototyping and integrated system validation using the Alpine Swift test bed. The project aims to address capability gaps in high-speed UAV applications for civilian and defence use, including rapid response, training, and research platforms supporting advanced payload and systems development.
Description (French)
La phase 3 de ce projet vise à faire progresser les capacités des drones supersoniques d’UVA Dynamics grâce au développement continu de la plateforme Falcon, en s’appuyant sur les travaux antérieurs soutenus par le PARI. Les activités viseront à passer de la conception numérique validée et des essais à échelle réduite au prototypage à grande échelle et à la validation du système intégré à l’aide du banc d’essai Alpine Swift. Le projet vise à combler les lacunes en matière de capacités dans les applications des drones à grande vitesse à usage civil et militaire, notamment les plateformes d’intervention rapide, de formation et de recherche soutenant le développement de charges utiles et de systèmes avancés.
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.
Expected Results (French)
Les résultats attendus du Programme d’aide à la recherche industrielle du CNRC sont axés sur la croissance des petites et moyennes entreprises (PME) grâce à l’innovation et à la création de richesse pour le Canada.
Federal Riding
Medicine Hat—Cardston—Warner
Federal Riding (French)
Medicine Hat—Cardston—Warner
Federal Riding Number
48030
NAICS Code
33641
Organization Code
nrc-cnrc
Organization
National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada
Program Name
Industrial Research Assistance Program
Program Name (French)
Programme d’aide à la recherche industrielle
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.
Program Purpose (French)
Les contributions versées aux entreprises en vertu du Programme d’aide à la recherche industrielle ont pour objectif d’apporter un soutien aux petites et moyennes entreprises (PME) afin qu’elles puissent approfondir leurs connaissances en matière d’innovation et renforcer leur capacité d’innovation, de croissance et de création de richesse pour le Canada.
Recipient Business Number
859111049
Recipient City
Redcliff|Redcliff
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
UVA Dynamics Inc.
Recipient Operating Name
Unmanned Vehicle Applied Dynamics
Recipient Postal Code
T0J 2P0
Recipient Province or Territory
AB
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2026-2027-Q2-1046970