Contribution: Industrial Research Assistance Program
9351-0618 Québec inc.
$1.00
E-Motiv
FY 2024-25 · 2025-03-04
Summary
The adoption of electric transportation in Canada as a sustainable alternative is facing many barriers including range anxiety in varying climate conditions, safety, lifetime, and fast charging which are common in different electric vehicle (EV) market segments, including commercial (light/heavy), passenger and aerial/marine vehicles. These challenges are mainly related to Li-ion battery limitations in which temperature is one of the dominant operative variables. The goal of the project E-Motiv is to complete the development of an innovative battery module including a novel battery thermal management system and a pilot manufacturing line to produce it. The project consortium is formed by the Calogy Solutions team, BRP, and Westward Industries. The partnership of an innovative start-up with expertise in the Li-ion battery technology and thermal management with a recreational vehicle manufacturer and a commercial light EV manufacturer ensures the success of the next phase of the project by reducing technological/manufacturing risks for the partners. Both partners will act as customers and user-validator of the TGP (for BRP) and battery pack (Westward Industries).
Department
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program
Recipient
Location
Sherbrooke|Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
731614327
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
Amendments
Each version of the agreement as published, oldest first, with its total as of that version. The amount above is the latest.
| Amendment | Date | Fiscal Year | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2025-03-04 | 2024-25 | $611,089.62 |
| 1 | 2025-03-04 | 2024-25 | $1.00 |
As published
Additional Information
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The end date of this agreements has been modified by 549 days. The total amended value is -611,088.62 dollars.
Additional Information (French)
Cet accord a été modifié 1 fois La date de fin du présent accord a été changé de 549 jours. La valeur totale des modifications est de - 611 089 dollars.
Agreement End Date
2026-12-31
Agreement Number
1029426
Agreement Start Date
2025-03-04
Agreement Title
E-Motiv
Agreement Title (French)
E-Motiv
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$1.00
Amendment Date
2026-03-31
Amendment Number
1
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
The adoption of electric transportation in Canada as a sustainable alternative is facing many barriers including range anxiety in varying climate conditions, safety, lifetime, and fast charging which are common in different electric vehicle (EV) market segments, including commercial (light/heavy), passenger and aerial/marine vehicles. These challenges are mainly related to Li-ion battery limitations in which temperature is one of the dominant operative variables. The goal of the project E-Motiv is to complete the development of an innovative battery module including a novel battery thermal management system and a pilot manufacturing line to produce it. The project consortium is formed by the Calogy Solutions team, BRP, and Westward Industries. The partnership of an innovative start-up with expertise in the Li-ion battery technology and thermal management with a recreational vehicle manufacturer and a commercial light EV manufacturer ensures the success of the next phase of the project by reducing technological/manufacturing risks for the partners. Both partners will act as customers and user-validator of the TGP (for BRP) and battery pack (Westward Industries).
Description (French)
L'adoption du transport électrique au Canada en tant qu'alternative durable se heurte à de nombreux obstacles, notamment l'anxiété liée à l'autonomie dans des conditions climatiques variables, la sécurité, la durée de vie et la charge rapide. Ces obstacles sont communs à différents segments du marché des véhicules électriques (VE), notamment les véhicules commerciaux (légers/lourds), les véhicules de tourisme et les véhicules aériens/marins. Ces enjeux sont principalement liés aux limites des batteries Li-ion dans lesquelles la température est l'une des variables opérationnelles dominantes. L'objectif du projet E-Motiv est d'achever le développement d'un module de batterie innovant comprenant un nouveau système de gestion thermique de la batterie et une ligne de fabrication pilote pour le produire. Le consortium du projet est formé par l'équipe de Calogy Solutions, BRP et Westward Industries. Le partenariat entre une start-up innovante, experte dans la technologie des batteries Li-ion et la gestion thermique, un fabricant de véhicules de loisirs et un fabricant de véhicules électriques commerciaux légers garantit le succès de la prochaine phase du projet en réduisant les risques technologiques et de fabrication pour les partenaires. Les deux partenaires agiront à titre de clients et d'utilisateurs-valideurs du TGP (pour BRP) et du bloc-batterie (Westward Industries).
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
Sherbrooke
Federal Riding (French)
Sherbrooke
Federal Riding Number
24073
NAICS Code
333416
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
731614327
Recipient City
Sherbrooke|Sherbrooke
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
9351-0618 Québec inc.
Recipient Operating Name
Solutions Calogy
Recipient Postal Code
J1L 2Y9
Recipient Province or Territory
QC
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2024-2025-Q4-1029426