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Contribution: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms

MDS Aero Support Corporation

$128,215.00

Testing of Full Electric Aviation Engines

FY 2020-21 · 2020-07-12

Summary
As a leader in providing testing solution for the aviation industry, MDS is looking to invest in technology that will allow us to remain a leader in our niche market as engine programs shift from gas turbines to electrically powered. We have been approached by many organizations about our technical readiness to support their full electric propulsion development programs.
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to FirmsIndustrial Research Assistance Program-Contributions to Firms (linked with high confidence)
Location
Ottawa|Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
103611117
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.

AmendmentDateFiscal YearTotal
02020-07-122020-21$128,215.00
12020-07-122020-21$128,215.00

As published

Additional Information
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The end date of this agreements has been modified by 31 days.
Additional Information (French)
Cet accord a été modifié 1 fois La date de fin du présent accord a été changé de 31 jours.
Agreement End Date
2021-03-31
Agreement Number
954502
Agreement Start Date
2020-07-12
Agreement Title
Testing of Full Electric Aviation Engines
Agreement Title (French)
Essais de moteurs d'aviation entièrement électriques
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$128,215.00
Amendment Date
2021-02-12
Amendment Number
1
Coverage
IRAP Contributions to Firms projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation. | Les projets des Contributions aux entreprises stimulent la création de richesse au Canada grâce à l’innovation technologique.
Description
As a leader in providing testing solution for the aviation industry, MDS is looking to invest in technology that will allow us to remain a leader in our niche market as engine programs shift from gas turbines to electrically powered. We have been approached by many organizations about our technical readiness to support their full electric propulsion development programs.
Description (French)
En tant que chef de file dans la fourniture de solutions d'essais pour l'industrie aéronautique, MDS cherche à investir dans une technologie qui lui permettra de rester un leader dans son marché de niche alors que les programmes en matière de moteurs passent des turbines à gaz aux moteurs électriques. De nombreuses organisations nous ont contactés pour savoir si nous étions prêts à soutenir leurs programmes de perfectionnement dans le domaine de la propulsion électrique.
Expected Results
The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Firms is to support research, development, adoption and/or adaptation of innovative or technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada up to their commercialization
Expected Results (French)
Le PARI, par le biais des Contributions aux entreprises, vise à appuyer la recherche, le développement, l’adaptation et/ou l’adoption au Canada de produits, de services ou de processus novateurs ou axés sur des technologies nouvelles ou améliorées, et ce jusqu’à leur commercialisation
Federal Riding
Ottawa South
Federal Riding (French)
Ottawa-Sud
Federal Riding Number
35077
NAICS Code
488190
Organization Code
nrc-cnrc
Organization
National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada
Program Name
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Program Name (French)
Programme d’aide à la recherche industrielle – Contributions aux entreprises
Program Purpose
The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Firms is to support research, development, adoption and/or adaptation of innovative or technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada up to their commercialization
Program Purpose (French)
Le PARI, par le biais des Contributions aux entreprises, vise à appuyer la recherche, le développement, l’adaptation et/ou l’adoption au Canada de produits, de services ou de processus novateurs ou axés sur des technologies nouvelles ou améliorées, et ce jusqu’à leur commercialisation
Recipient Business Number
103611117
Recipient City
Ottawa|Ottawa
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
MDS Aero Support Corporation
Recipient Postal Code
K1B 3V3
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2020-2021-Q2-954502