Contribution: SIF Stream 1 - R&D
Kepler Communications Inc.
$20,000,000.00
816194
FY 2024-25 · 2024-09-04
Summary
This project will design and build a constellation of 36 small satellites and deliver an in-orbit, high-speed connectivity network (called ÆTHER) for next-generation space assets, drastically improving the speed of data transmission from space assets in orbit to the Earth’s surface. The project work phase is scheduled to end on June 30, 2026.
Program
SIF Stream 1 - R&D
Recipient
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
815561964
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 | 2024-09-04 | 2024-25 | $20,000,000.00 |
| 1 | 2024-09-04 | 2024-25 | $20,000,000.00 |
As published
Additional Information
Please note this update includes a change to improve standardization of reporting across projects. The end date was updated from (31/07/2042) to the current end date of (31/07/2045). This is not an extension. The end date now reflects the entirety of the agreement duration, including the benefit phase and residual audit period.
Additional Information (French)
Veuillez noter que cette mise à jour comprend une modification visant à améliorer la normalisation des rapports entre les projets. La date de fin a été mise à jour du (31/07/2042) à la date de fin actuelle du contrat (31/07/2045). Ce n'est pas une extension. La date de fin reflète désormais la totalité de la durée de l’accord, y compris la phase des avantages et la période d’audit résiduelle.
Agreement End Date
2045-07-31
Agreement Number
816194
Agreement Start Date
2024-09-04
Agreement Title
816194
Agreement Title (French)
816194
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$20,000,000.00
Amendment Date
2026-06-30
Amendment Number
1
Description
This project will design and build a constellation of 36 small satellites and deliver an in-orbit, high-speed connectivity network (called ÆTHER) for next-generation space assets, drastically improving the speed of data transmission from space assets in orbit to the Earth’s surface. The project work phase is scheduled to end on June 30, 2026.
Description (French)
Ce projet concevra et construira une constellation de 36 petits satellites et offrira un réseau de connectivité à haute vitesse en orbite (appelé ÆTHER) pour les actifs spatiaux de prochaine génération, améliorant considérablement la vitesse de transmission des données depuis les actifs spatiaux en orbite vers la surface de la Terre. La phase de travail du projet est prévue se terminer le 30 juin 2026.
Expected Results
This investment will allow the company to leverage its advanced satellite technology and create a space-based, inter-satellite communications network, ensuring critical data is available to satellite mission operators in real time, at all times.
Expected Results (French)
Cet investissement permettra à l'entreprise de tirer parti de sa technologie satellitaire avancée et de créer un réseau de communication intersatellite basé dans l'espace, garantissant que les données critiques soient disponibles pour les opérateurs de missions satellites en temps réel, à tout moment.
Federal Riding
Davenport
Federal Riding (French)
Davenport
Federal Riding Number
35018
NAICS Code
339990
Organization Code
ic
Organization
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada
Program Name
SIF Stream 1 - R&D
Program Name (French)
FSI Volet 1 - R&D
Program Purpose
Encourage R&D that will accelerate technology transfer and commercialization of innovative products, processes and services; Facilitate the growth and expansion of firms in Canada; Attract and retain large scale investments to Canada; and-Advance industrial research, development and technology demonstration through collaboration between academia, non-profit organizations and the private sector.
Program Purpose (French)
Favoriser les activités de R-D qui accéléreront le transfert de la technologie et la commercialisation de produits, de processus et de services novateurs ; faciliter la croissance et l'expansion des entreprises au Canada ; attirer et conserver des investissements de grande envergure au Canada ; et-faire progresser la recherche industrielle, le développement et la démonstration de technologies grâce à la collaboration entre les universitaires, les organisations à but non lucratif et le secteur privé.
Recipient Business Number
815561964
Recipient City
Toronto
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Kepler Communications Inc.
Recipient Operating Name
Kepler Communications Inc.
Recipient Postal Code
M6H4A6
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
033-2024-2025-Q2-816194