Contribution: Industrial Research Assistance Program
Zemfyre Inc.
$425,000.00
Development of a full-featured, market-ready multi-function PoDL sensor
FY 2025-26 · 2025-12-01
Summary
The main objective of this project is the development of a Power over Data Line (PoDL) powered Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) industrial universal sensor. The sensor will be used in the industrial environment and provide up to 10Mb/s of sensor data over 1km of single over single pair wire.
This innovative SPE technology will transform industrial communication by expanding Ethernet capabilities and replacing legacy standards and protocols, creating end-to-end Ethernet-based industrial control systems. The project will address challenges in extending Ethernet over long distances while ensuring robust data security.
Department
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program
Recipient
Location
Mississauga|Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
766876262
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 | 2025-12-01 | 2025-26 | $125,000.00 |
| 1 | 2025-12-01 | 2025-26 | $425,000.00 |
As published
Additional Information
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The end date of this agreements has been modified by 303 days. The total amended value is 300,000 dollars.
Additional Information (French)
Cet accord a été modifié 1 fois La date de fin du présent accord a été changé de 303 jours. La valeur totale des modifications est de 300 000 dollars.
Agreement End Date
2027-03-31
Agreement Number
1038363
Agreement Start Date
2025-12-01
Agreement Title
Development of a full-featured, market-ready multi-function PoDL sensor
Agreement Title (French)
Développement d’un capteur PoDL multifonction complet et prêt à être commercialisé
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$425,000.00
Amendment Date
2026-05-19
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 main objective of this project is the development of a Power over Data Line (PoDL) powered Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) industrial universal sensor. The sensor will be used in the industrial environment and provide up to 10Mb/s of sensor data over 1km of single over single pair wire.
This innovative SPE technology will transform industrial communication by expanding Ethernet capabilities and replacing legacy standards and protocols, creating end-to-end Ethernet-based industrial control systems. The project will address challenges in extending Ethernet over long distances while ensuring robust data security.
Description (French)
L’objectif principal de ce projet est le développement d’un capteur industriel universel Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) alimenté par Power over Data Line (PoDL). Le capteur sera utilisé dans un environnement industriel et fournira jusqu’à 10 Mb/s de données sur 1 km de câble à paire unique. Cette technologie SPE innovante transformera la communication industrielle en étendant les capacités Ethernet et en remplaçant les normes et protocoles existants, créant ainsi des systèmes de contrôle industriels basés sur Ethernet de bout en bout. Le projet abordera les défis liés à l’extension de l’Ethernet sur de longues distances tout en garantissant une sécurité des données robuste.
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
Mississauga--Malton
Federal Riding (French)
Mississauga--Malton
Federal Riding Number
35062
NAICS Code
54151
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
766876262
Recipient City
Mississauga|Mississauga
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Zemfyre Inc.
Recipient Operating Name
Zemfyre
Recipient Postal Code
L4W 5K4
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2025-2026-Q4-1038363