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Contribution: Industrial Research Assistance Program

ICARUS Aero Inc.

$950,000.00

ATLAS Medical Lift – Bariatric-Capable Stryker Stretcher Integration

FY 2026-27 · 2026-07-01

Summary
Design and development of an enhanced ATLAS airborne lifting system, including a structural and mechanical interface to enable direct attachment and securement of Stryker stretchers. The project includes the design of a compliant fitment assembly to integrate the stretcher with the lifting system while maintaining load paths, safety factors, and certification requirements for rotorcraft medical operations. To allow for direct use with large fixed wing operators which would be the first of its kind to introduce this sort of system to large, fixed wing EMS operators for long distance patient transfer.
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program
Location
Gravenhurst|Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
823082730
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions

As published

Additional Information
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The total amended value is 950,000 dollars.
Additional Information (French)
Cet accord a été modifié 1 fois La valeur totale des modifications est de 950 000 dollars.
Agreement End Date
2028-03-31
Agreement Number
1044927
Agreement Start Date
2026-07-01
Agreement Title
ATLAS Medical Lift – Bariatric-Capable Stryker Stretcher Integration
Agreement Title (French)
ATLAS Medical Lift – Intégration de civières Stryker adaptées aux patients obèses
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$950,000.00
Amendment Date
2026-09-28
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
Design and development of an enhanced ATLAS airborne lifting system, including a structural and mechanical interface to enable direct attachment and securement of Stryker stretchers. The project includes the design of a compliant fitment assembly to integrate the stretcher with the lifting system while maintaining load paths, safety factors, and certification requirements for rotorcraft medical operations. To allow for direct use with large fixed wing operators which would be the first of its kind to introduce this sort of system to large, fixed wing EMS operators for long distance patient transfer.
Description (French)
Conception et développement d’un système de levage aéroporté ATLAS amélioré, comprenant une interface structurelle et mécanique permettant la fixation directe et la sécurisation des civières Stryker. Le projet comprend la conception d’un ensemble de fixation conforme permettant d’intégrer la civière au système de levage tout en respectant les chemins de charge, les coefficients de sécurité et les exigences de certification relatives aux opérations médicales par hélicoptère. Il vise à permettre une utilisation directe par les grands opérateurs d’aéronefs à voilure fixe, ce qui constituerait une première du genre en introduisant ce type de système auprès des grands opérateurs de services médicaux d’urgence (EMS) utilisant des aéronefs à voilure fixe pour le transfert de patients sur de longues distances.
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
Parry Sound—Muskoka
Federal Riding (French)
Parry Sound—Muskoka
Federal Riding Number
35084
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
823082730
Recipient City
Gravenhurst|Gravenhurst
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
ICARUS Aero Inc.
Recipient Postal Code
P1P 1R1
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2026-2027-Q2-1044927