Grant: Industrial Research Assistance Program
13717658 Canada inc.
$75,000.00
Preparing the firm for defence-type projects
FY 2025-26 · 2026-03-16
Summary
Navigation in the Arctic without GPS is a major issue of sovereignty and national security, particularly in the context of conflict or jamming. This project is developing a strategy for a Canadian capability based on magnetic field mapping, utilizing sovereign quantum and space-based sensor capabilities. The business model for the sale of magnetic maps and navigation equipment will be refined, security requirements and standards will be identified, and consultations with defence users will clarify the capabilities and roadmap for this sovereign navigation capability.
Department
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program
Recipient
Location
Sherbrooke|Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
751282203
Type
Grant
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Agreement End Date
2026-10-30
Agreement Number
1040138
Agreement Start Date
2026-03-16
Agreement Title
Preparing the firm for defence-type projects
Agreement Title (French)
Préparation de l'entreprise à des projets de type Défense
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$75,000.00
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
Navigation in the Arctic without GPS is a major issue of sovereignty and national security, particularly in the context of conflict or jamming. This project is developing a strategy for a Canadian capability based on magnetic field mapping, utilizing sovereign quantum and space-based sensor capabilities. The business model for the sale of magnetic maps and navigation equipment will be refined, security requirements and standards will be identified, and consultations with defence users will clarify the capabilities and roadmap for this sovereign navigation capability.
Description (French)
La navigation en Arctique sans GPS est un enjeu majeur de souveraineté et de sécurité nationale, particulièrement en contexte de conflits ou de brouillage. Ce projet développe la stratégie pour une capacité Canadienne fondée sur la cartographie du champ magnétique, basée sur des capacités de capteurs quantiques et spatiales souveraines. Le modèle d’affaires de la vente de cartes magnétiques et matériel de navigation seront raffinés, les exigences de sécurité et de normes répertoriées, et des consultations avec les utilisateurs de la Défense préciseront les capacités et la feuille de route de cette capacité de Navigation souveraine.
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
Sherbrooke
Federal Riding (French)
Sherbrooke
Federal Riding Number
24073
NAICS Code
541710
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
751282203
Recipient City
Sherbrooke|Sherbrooke
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
13717658 Canada inc.
Recipient Operating Name
SB Quantum
Recipient Postal Code
J1H 1Z1
Recipient Province or Territory
QC
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2025-2026-Q4-1040138