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Contribution: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program

D&D Skunkworks Inc.

$30,000.00

Next Generation AR/VR tools for Gaming & Training

FY 2025-26 · 2025-12-01

Summary
Rhythm games and combat shooters are both well-established in the VR space, but, no commercially successful title has yet merged these genres. This project facilitates the further development of our genre-busting VR game “Freakout” and advances D&D Skunkworks’ goal of building a strong, innovative IP portfolio thereby solidifying itself within the VR, LBE VR and VR training sectors. The addition of this unique gaming innovation, including the possibility of various AI non-player character (NPC) integrations, provides myriad opportunities for the company, both within multiple versions of the existing game, as a core vendor within the space and the ability to transfer the knowledge to our other platforms like Bridge VR Training.
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
Location
North York|North York, Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
824840532
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
02025-12-012025-26$30,000.00
12025-12-012025-26$30,000.00

As published

Additional Information
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The end date of this agreements has been modified by 32 days.
Additional Information (French)
Cet accord a été modifié 1 fois La date de fin du présent accord a été changé de 32 jours.
Agreement End Date
2026-07-31
Agreement Number
1037119
Agreement Start Date
2025-12-01
Agreement Title
Next Generation AR/VR tools for Gaming & Training
Agreement Title (French)
Outils de RA/RV de nouvelle génération pour les jeux et la formation
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$30,000.00
Amendment Date
2026-06-03
Amendment Number
1
Coverage
IRAP Youth Employment Program projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation. | Les projets du Programme Emploi-jeunesse du PARI stimulent la création de richesse au Canada grâce à l’innovation technologique.
Description
Rhythm games and combat shooters are both well-established in the VR space, but, no commercially successful title has yet merged these genres. This project facilitates the further development of our genre-busting VR game “Freakout” and advances D&D Skunkworks’ goal of building a strong, innovative IP portfolio thereby solidifying itself within the VR, LBE VR and VR training sectors. The addition of this unique gaming innovation, including the possibility of various AI non-player character (NPC) integrations, provides myriad opportunities for the company, both within multiple versions of the existing game, as a core vendor within the space and the ability to transfer the knowledge to our other platforms like Bridge VR Training.
Description (French)
Les jeux rythmiques et les jeux de tir sont tous deux bien établis dans l’espace VR, mais aucun titre à succès commercial n’a encore fusionné ces genres. Ce projet facilite le développement de notre jeu RV « Freakout », qui brise les codes du genre, et fait progresser l’objectif de D&D Skunkworks de constituer un portefeuille de propriété intellectuelle solide et innovant, consolidant ainsi sa position dans les secteurs de la RV, des jeux électroniques fixes en RV et de la formation en RV. L’ajout de cette innovation unique en matière de jeux, y compris la possibilité d’intégrer divers personnages non joueurs (PNJ) basés sur l’IA, offre une multitude d’opportunités à l’entreprise, tant dans le cadre des multiples versions du jeu existant, en tant que fournisseur principal dans ce domaine, que dans la capacité à transférer ces connaissances vers nos autres plateformes telles que Bridge VR Training.
Expected Results
The purpose of IRAP’s Youth Employment Program is to assist in increasing the supply of highly qualified people, promoting the benefits of advanced studies, demonstrating federal leadership by investing in the skills required to meet the needs of the knowledge economy and facilitating the transition of highly skilled young people to a rapidly changing labour market.
Expected Results (French)
Le Programme Emploi-jeunesse du PARI contribue à accroître le bassin de personnes hautement qualifiées, fait la promotion des études supérieures, démontre le leadership fédéral grâce aux investissements effectués dans l’acquisition des compétences requises pour répondre aux besoins de l’économie du savoir et facilite la transition des jeunes hautement qualifiés vers un marché du travail en évolution rapide.
Federal Riding
Eglinton--Lawrence
Federal Riding (French)
Eglinton--Lawrence
Federal Riding Number
35024
NAICS Code
511211
Organization Code
nrc-cnrc
Organization
National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada
Program Name
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
Program Name (French)
Programme d’aide à la recherche industrielle – Programme emploi jeunesse
Program Purpose
The purpose of IRAP’s Youth Employment Program is to assist in increasing the supply of highly qualified people, promoting the benefits of advanced studies, demonstrating federal leadership by investing in the skills required to meet the needs of the knowledge economy and facilitating the transition of highly skilled young people to a rapidly changing labour market.
Program Purpose (French)
Le Programme Emploi-jeunesse du PARI contribue à accroître le bassin de personnes hautement qualifiées, fait la promotion des études supérieures, démontre le leadership fédéral grâce aux investissements effectués dans l’acquisition des compétences requises pour répondre aux besoins de l’économie du savoir et facilite la transition des jeunes hautement qualifiés vers un marché du travail en évolution rapide.
Recipient Business Number
824840532
Recipient City
North York|North York
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
D&D Skunkworks Inc.
Recipient Operating Name
D&D Skunkworks
Recipient Postal Code
M6A 2C3
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2025-2026-Q3-1037119
D&D Skunkworks Inc. - $30,000 Contribution (2025-26) | Canada Spends