Contribution: Industrial Research Assistance Program
AlumaPower Corporation
$950,000.00
AlumaPower 2026 Development Sprint for Military Aluminum Fueled Generators
FY 2025-26 · 2025-12-22
Summary
This project is a half-year technology sprint meant to rapidly advance the operational readiness of AlumaPower’s aluminum-fueled generator technology for military and dual-use applications, in support of upcoming trial and demo events. This effort builds on recent military-focused R&D activities and addresses technical and conceptual feedback from Canadian and allied end users. Activities include: accelerated testing to validate system / sub-system performance and generate a consolidated evidence package; maturation of next-generation, high-energy-density aluminum-air galvanic cells; development of optional modular thermal management and heat export concepts; and preparation of prototype units for packaging, shipment, and off-site trials.
Department
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program
Recipient
Location
Sarnia|Sarnia, Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
793906686
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Agreement End Date
2026-06-29
Agreement Number
1040727
Agreement Start Date
2025-12-22
Agreement Title
AlumaPower 2026 Development Sprint for Military Aluminum Fueled Generators
Agreement Title (French)
AlumaPower 2026 Development Sprint for Military Aluminum Fueled Generators
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$950,000.00
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 is a half-year technology sprint meant to rapidly advance the operational readiness of AlumaPower’s aluminum-fueled generator technology for military and dual-use applications, in support of upcoming trial and demo events. This effort builds on recent military-focused R&D activities and addresses technical and conceptual feedback from Canadian and allied end users. Activities include: accelerated testing to validate system / sub-system performance and generate a consolidated evidence package; maturation of next-generation, high-energy-density aluminum-air galvanic cells; development of optional modular thermal management and heat export concepts; and preparation of prototype units for packaging, shipment, and off-site trials.
Description (French)
This project is a half-year technology sprint meant to rapidly advance the operational readiness of AlumaPower’s aluminum-fueled generator technology for military and dual-use applications, in support of upcoming trial and demo events. This effort builds on recent military-focused R&D activities and addresses technical and conceptual feedback from Canadian and allied end users. Activities include: accelerated testing to validate system / sub-system performance and generate a consolidated evidence package; maturation of next-generation, high-energy-density aluminum-air galvanic cells; development of optional modular thermal management and heat export concepts; and preparation of prototype units for packaging, shipment, and off-site trials.
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
Sarnia--Lambton
Federal Riding (French)
Sarnia--Lambton
Federal Riding Number
35091
NAICS Code
335910
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
793906686
Recipient City
Sarnia|Sarnia
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
AlumaPower Corporation
Recipient Operating Name
AlumaPower
Recipient Postal Code
N7T 7H5
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2025-2026-Q4-1040727
