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Grant: Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology

Concordia University|Université Concordia

$350,000.00

SC-FREYR (3U)

FY 2022-23 · 2023-03-21

Summary
The primary goal of the CubeSats Initiative in Canada for STEM (CUBICS) project will be to develop high-level skills in aspiring professionals in the space sector. It will concentrate on improving their individual competence as well as their ability to collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary projects. Concurrently, the project will have objectives in science and technology, collaborative work and STEM promotion, such as: •Continue to provide space oriented high-level skills trainings and form future space industry professionals •Continue to contribute to space-related sciences and technological developments. •Continue to contribute into climate change studies. Space Concordia aims to have an impact on the development of space technologies by improving the overall performance and robustness of space integrated artificial intelligence models on CubeSats, which would create a space perturbation model to help test and validate the robustness in questions.
Program
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Location
Montreal|Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Type
Grant
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
02023-03-212022-23$350,000.00
12023-03-212022-23$350,000.00

As published

Additional Information
The Proponent has requested an extension of the Project completion date until March 31, 2027, at no additional cost to the CSA, in order to carry out the remaining Project activities.
Additional Information (French)
Le bénéficiaire a demandé une prolongation de la date d’achèvement du projet jusqu’au 31 mars 2027, sans coût supplémentaire pour l’ASC, afin de réaliser les activités restantes du projet.
Agreement End Date
2027-03-31
Agreement Number
22CUBCON03
Agreement Start Date
2023-03-21
Agreement Title
SC-FREYR (3U)
Agreement Title (French)
SC-FREYR (3U)
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$350,000.00
Amendment Date
2026-08-17
Amendment Number
1
Description
The primary goal of the CubeSats Initiative in Canada for STEM (CUBICS) project will be to develop high-level skills in aspiring professionals in the space sector. It will concentrate on improving their individual competence as well as their ability to collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary projects. Concurrently, the project will have objectives in science and technology, collaborative work and STEM promotion, such as: •Continue to provide space oriented high-level skills trainings and form future space industry professionals •Continue to contribute to space-related sciences and technological developments. •Continue to contribute into climate change studies. Space Concordia aims to have an impact on the development of space technologies by improving the overall performance and robustness of space integrated artificial intelligence models on CubeSats, which would create a space perturbation model to help test and validate the robustness in questions.
Description (French)
L’objectif principal du projet CubeSats Initiative in Canada for STEM (CUBICS) sera de développer des compétences de haut niveau chez les aspirants professionnels du secteur spatial. Il se concentrera sur l’amélioration de leurs compétences individuelles ainsi que de leur capacité à collaborer efficacement dans des projets multidisciplinaires. Parallèlement, le projet aura des objectifs en sciences et en technologie, en collaboration et en promotion des STIM, tels que : continuer à fournir des formations de haut niveau axées sur l’espace et former de futurs professionnels de l’industrie spatiale, continuer à contribuer aux sciences et aux développements technologiques liés à l’espace, continuer à contribuer aux études sur le changement climatique. Dans le contexte de ce projet, Space Concordia vise à avoir un impact sur le développement des technologies spatiales en améliorant la performance globale et la robustesse des modèles d’intelligence artificielle intégrés à l’espace sur CubeSats.
Expected Results
The Research component of the program provides financial support to organizations to conduct space related research and development in priority areas. It will support targeted knowledge development and innovation to sustain and enhance the Canadian capacity to use space to address national needs and priorities in the future.
Expected Results (French)
Le volet Recherche du programme offre aux organisations une aide financière qui leur permettra de mener leurs activités de recherche et développement spatiales dans des secteurs prioritaires. Ce volet appuiera le développement des connaissances et l’innovation dans les domaines ciblés de manière à soutenir et à accroître la capacité du Canada d’utiliser l’espace pour répondre aux besoins et aux priorités du pays dans le futur.
Organization Code
csa-asc
Organization
Canadian Space Agency | Agence spatiale canadienne
Program Name
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Program Name (French)
Programme global de subventions et contributions à l'appui de la recherche, de la sensibilisation et de l'éducation en sciences et technologies spatiales
Program Purpose
This program supports knowledge development and innovation in the CSA's priority areas while increasing the awareness and participation of Canadians in space-related disciplines and activities. The Research Component aims to support the development of science and technology; foster the continual development of a critical mass of researchers and highly qualified people in Canada; and support information gathering and space-related studies and research pertaining to Canadian Space Agency priorities.
Program Purpose (French)
Ce programme appuie le développement des connaissances et l'innovation dans des domaines prioritaires de l'ASC et accroît la sensibilisation et la participation des Canadiens aux disciplines et aux activités liées à l'espace. Le volet Recherche vise à soutenir le développement des sciences et des technologies, à favoriser le développement continu d'une masse critique de chercheurs et de personnes hautement qualifiées au Canada, et à appuyer la collecte d'information, la recherche et les études relatives à l'espace en tenant compte des priorités de l'ASC.
Recipient City
Montreal|Montréal
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Concordia University|Université Concordia
Recipient Operating Name
Concordia University|Université Concordia
Recipient Postal Code
H3G 1M8
Recipient Province or Territory
QC
Recipient Type
S
Reference Number
003-2022-2023-Q4-00072