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Contribution: Industrial Research Assistance Program

OPAL-RT TECHNOLOGIES INC

$500,000.00

Eureka Xecs Cluster - 2022011 - SafeTrucks - Heavy transport safety through MIL/HIL (model-in-the-loop/hardware-in-the-loop) simulation and advanced controls

FY 2025-26 · 2025-04-01

Summary
Eureka Xecs Cluster Project - 2022011 - SafeTrucks, led by the Finnish Meteorological Institute (Finland). OPAL-RT is contributing to the consortium by developing simulation and control tools to improve the safety and efficiency of trucks and articulated vehicles. Its involvement focuses on the project’s digital architecture, vehicle dynamics simulation, embedded communication systems, and the development of a digital twin. By integrating SIL, HIL, and DIL technologies, OPAL-RT enables complex scenarios to be tested and validated in a virtual environment, thereby promoting innovation in intelligent and safe transportation.
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program
Location
Montreal|Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
141839878
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.

AmendmentDateFiscal YearTotal
02025-04-012025-26$350,000.00
22025-04-012025-26$500,000.00

As published

Additional Information
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The end date of this agreements has been modified by 1 days. The total amended value is 150,000 dollars.
Additional Information (French)
Cet accord a été modifié 1 fois La date de fin du présent accord a été changé de 1 jours. La valeur totale des modifications est de 150 000 dollars.
Agreement End Date
2026-09-30
Agreement Number
1031259
Agreement Start Date
2025-04-01
Agreement Title
Eureka Xecs Cluster - 2022011 - SafeTrucks - Heavy transport safety through MIL/HIL (model-in-the-loop/hardware-in-the-loop) simulation and advanced controls
Agreement Title (French)
Eureka Xecs Cluster - 2022011 - SafeTrucks - Sécurité du transport lourd par simulation en mode MIL/HIL (modèle dans la boucle / matériel (hardware) dans la boucle) et commandes avancées
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$500,000.00
Amendment Date
2026-06-02
Amendment Number
2
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
Eureka Xecs Cluster Project - 2022011 - SafeTrucks, led by the Finnish Meteorological Institute (Finland). OPAL-RT is contributing to the consortium by developing simulation and control tools to improve the safety and efficiency of trucks and articulated vehicles. Its involvement focuses on the project’s digital architecture, vehicle dynamics simulation, embedded communication systems, and the development of a digital twin. By integrating SIL, HIL, and DIL technologies, OPAL-RT enables complex scenarios to be tested and validated in a virtual environment, thereby promoting innovation in intelligent and safe transportation.
Description (French)
Projet de Eureka Xecs Cluster - 2022011 - SafeTrucks, dirigé par le Finnish Meteorological Institute - Institut Meteorologique Finlandaise (Finlande). OPAL-RT contribue au consortium en développant des outils de simulation et de contrôle pour améliorer la sécurité et l’efficacité des camions et véhicules articulés. Son implication porte sur l’architecture numérique du projet, la simulation des dynamiques de véhicule, les systèmes de communication embarqués et le développement d’un jumeau numérique. En intégrant des technologies SIL, HIL et DIL, OPAL-RT permet de tester et valider des scénarios complexes dans un environnement virtuel, favorisant ainsi l’innovation en matière de transport intelligent et sécurisé.
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
Ville-Marie--Le Sud-Ouest--Île-des-Soeurs
Federal Riding (French)
Ville-Marie--Le Sud-Ouest--Île-des-Soeurs
Federal Riding Number
24077
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
141839878
Recipient City
Montreal|Montréal
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
OPAL-RT TECHNOLOGIES INC
Recipient Postal Code
H3K 1G6
Recipient Province or Territory
QC
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2025-2026-Q1-1031259