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Grant: Industrial Research Assistance Program

ThinkRF Corp.

$60,000.00

RF Spectrum monitoring for Defence Industry

FY 2025-26 · 2026-03-26

Summary
This project will assess and define the security, sourcing, and technical requirements needed to adapt a compact RF sensing product for defence applications. Work will include requirements analysis, system and component review, security and supply-chain assessment, engagement with specialized advisors, and targeted prototype and validation activities to identify gaps related to secure design, trusted components, and operational readiness. The project supports Canada’s priorities in advanced sensing, resilient digital infrastructure, and defence technology development.
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program
Recipient
Location
Kanata|Kanata, Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
834480527
Type
Grant
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions

As published

Agreement End Date
2026-09-26
Agreement Number
1041226
Agreement Start Date
2026-03-26
Agreement Title
RF Spectrum monitoring for Defence Industry
Agreement Title (French)
RF Spectrum monitoring for Defence Industry
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 assess and define the security, sourcing, and technical requirements needed to adapt a compact RF sensing product for defence applications. Work will include requirements analysis, system and component review, security and supply-chain assessment, engagement with specialized advisors, and targeted prototype and validation activities to identify gaps related to secure design, trusted components, and operational readiness. The project supports Canada’s priorities in advanced sensing, resilient digital infrastructure, and defence technology development.
Description (French)
This project will assess and define the security, sourcing, and technical requirements needed to adapt a compact RF sensing product for defence applications. Work will include requirements analysis, system and component review, security and supply-chain assessment, engagement with specialized advisors, and targeted prototype and validation activities to identify gaps related to secure design, trusted components, and operational readiness. The project supports Canada’s priorities in advanced sensing, resilient digital infrastructure, and defence technology development.
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
Kanata--Carleton
Federal Riding (French)
Kanata--Carleton
Federal Riding Number
35041
NAICS Code
517919
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
834480527
Recipient City
Kanata|Kanata
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
ThinkRF Corp.
Recipient Operating Name
ThinkRF
Recipient Postal Code
K2K 0G7
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2025-2026-Q4-1041226
ThinkRF Corp. - $60,000 Grant (2025-26) | Canada Spends