Grant: Industrial Research Assistance Program
ASI Group Ltd.
$60,000.00
Exploration of Underwater Inspection Technologies for Defence Readiness
FY 2025-26 · 2026-03-27
Summary
This project will explore how advanced underwater inspection and asset management technologies can be adapted to support defence readiness. The initiative will assess technical and operational requirements for applying these technologies in defence contexts and identify opportunities to enhance Canada’s capabilities in infrastructure resilience and environmental awareness. The project will strengthen Canada’s innovation ecosystem by advancing technologies that benefit both defence and commercial sectors.
Department
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program
Recipient
Location
Stoney Creek|Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
100242080
Type
Grant
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Agreement End Date
2027-03-29
Agreement Number
1041350
Agreement Start Date
2026-03-27
Agreement Title
Exploration of Underwater Inspection Technologies for Defence Readiness
Agreement Title (French)
Exploration of Underwater Inspection Technologies for Defence Readiness
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$60,000.00
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 will explore how advanced underwater inspection and asset management technologies can be adapted to support defence readiness. The initiative will assess technical and operational requirements for applying these technologies in defence contexts and identify opportunities to enhance Canada’s capabilities in infrastructure resilience and environmental awareness. The project will strengthen Canada’s innovation ecosystem by advancing technologies that benefit both defence and commercial sectors.
Description (French)
This project will explore how advanced underwater inspection and asset management technologies can be adapted to support defence readiness. The initiative will assess technical and operational requirements for applying these technologies in defence contexts and identify opportunities to enhance Canada’s capabilities in infrastructure resilience and environmental awareness. The project will strengthen Canada’s innovation ecosystem by advancing technologies that benefit both defence and commercial sectors.
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
Hamilton East--Stoney Creek
Federal Riding (French)
Hamilton-Est--Stoney Creek
Federal Riding Number
35036
NAICS Code
541330
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
100242080
Recipient City
Stoney Creek|Stoney Creek
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
ASI Group Ltd.
Recipient Operating Name
CAN-DIVE|ASI GROUP|ASI ENGINEERING|ASI MARINE|AQUATIC SCIENCES
Recipient Postal Code
L8E 5P1
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2025-2026-Q4-1041350
