Contribution: Industrial Research Assistance Program
Virtual Marine Technology Inc.
$62,505.00
Hardware Marine Simulation Solution - Feasibility for Dual-Use Defence Applications
FY 2026-27 · 2026-06-01
Summary
This project seeks to develop a high-fidelity "stimulation" solution to bridge advanced marine simulation software with real-world small vessel plotters. By creating a translation layer that feeds simulation environmental data into a specialized hardware interface and a native National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA 2000 (N2K)) library, the project will enable hardware-in-the-loop (HiL) training on commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) devices. A key focus of this development is ensuring that the translation layer and new NMEA 2000 capabilities are seamlessly integrated into the existing software architecture without compromising legacy systems.
Department
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program
Recipient
Location
Paradise|Paradise, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
860049030
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Agreement End Date
2026-10-05
Agreement Number
1043308
Agreement Start Date
2026-06-01
Agreement Title
Hardware Marine Simulation Solution - Feasibility for Dual-Use Defence Applications
Agreement Title (French)
Solution matérielle de simulation marine – Faisabilité pour des applications de défense à double usage
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$62,505.00
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
This project seeks to develop a high-fidelity "stimulation" solution to bridge advanced marine simulation software with real-world small vessel plotters. By creating a translation layer that feeds simulation environmental data into a specialized hardware interface and a native National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA 2000 (N2K)) library, the project will enable hardware-in-the-loop (HiL) training on commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) devices. A key focus of this development is ensuring that the translation layer and new NMEA 2000 capabilities are seamlessly integrated into the existing software architecture without compromising legacy systems.
Description (French)
Ce projet vise à développer une solution de simulation haute fidélité permettant de faire le lien entre un logiciel avancé de simulation marine et les traceurs de petits navires utilisés dans le monde réel. En créant une couche de traduction qui transmet les données environnementales de simulation à une interface matérielle spécialisée et à une bibliothèque native de la National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA 2000 (N2K)), le projet permettra une formation « matériel en boucle » sur des appareils disponibles dans le commerce. L’un des principaux objectifs de ce développement est de garantir que la couche de traduction et les nouvelles fonctionnalités NMEA 2000 s’intègrent de manière transparente dans l’architecture logicielle existante sans compromettre les systèmes existants.
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
Avalon
Federal Riding (French)
Avalon
Federal Riding Number
10001
NAICS Code
541514
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
860049030
Recipient City
Paradise|Paradise
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Virtual Marine Technology Inc.
Recipient Postal Code
A1L 4A2
Recipient Province or Territory
NL
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2026-2027-Q1-1043308