Grant: Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
HEC Montreal|HEC Montréal
$442,251.00
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
FY 2011-12 · 2012-03-30
Summary
The Research component of the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) Class Grant and Contribution Program to support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology provides financial support to organizations to conduct space related research and development in priority areas. It will support targeted knowledge development and innovation to sustain and enhance the Canadian capacity to use space to address national needs and priorities in the future.
The Announcement of Opportunity “ Capacity Building in SS&T – Clusters Pilots” aims to contribute to the development of Future Canadian Space Capacity in order to attract, sustain and enhance the nation's critical mass of Canadian space specialists, foster Canadian space innovation, and preserve the capability of the nation space-related facilities.
More specifically, this project entitled “Measure of the Impacts for the Economy and Society of the Investments in the Expertise in Space in Canada” has the objective (s): To develop and set-up a system of measuring tools and processes to benchmark and quantify for future reference the economic, technological and societal impacts of the investment in the spatial expertise in Canada.
Department
Program
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Recipient
Location
Montreal|Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Type
Grant
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Additional Information
Payment of the grant will be made as follows: Year 1 - 147,417$, Year 2 - 147,417$ and Year 3- 147,417$.
Additional Information (French)
Le versement de la subvention sera versé sur 3 années: 1ère année 147,417$, 2ième année 147,417$ et 3ième année 147,417$.
Agreement Start Date
2012-03-30
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$442,251.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
The Research component of the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) Class Grant and Contribution Program to support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology 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.
The Announcement of Opportunity “ Capacity Building in SS&T – Clusters Pilots” aims to contribute to the development of Future Canadian Space Capacity in order to attract, sustain and enhance the nation's critical mass of Canadian space specialists, foster Canadian space innovation, and preserve the capability of the nation space-related facilities.
More specifically, this project entitled “Measure of the Impacts for the Economy and Society of the Investments in the Expertise in Space in Canada” has the objective (s): To develop and set-up a system of measuring tools and processes to benchmark and quantify for future reference the economic, technological and societal impacts of the investment in the spatial expertise in Canada.
Description (French)
Le volet Recherche du Programme global de subventions et de contributions à l'appui de la recherche, de la sensibilisation et de l'éduction en sciences et technologies spatiales de l'Agence spatiale canadienne (ASC) offre aux organisations une aide financière qui leur permettra de mener leurs activités de recherche et développement spatiales dans des secteurs prioritaires pour l'ASC. 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.
L'avis d'offre de participation « Développement des capacités en sciences et technologies spatiales – Projets pilotes de grappes d'expertise » vise à contribuer au développement des capacités spatiales futures du Canada pour attirer, soutenir et renforcer la masse critique du Canada en spécialistes du domaine spatial, stimuler l'innovation spatiale canadienne et préserver les capacités des installations du pays dans le secteur spatial.
Plus spécifiquement, le présent projet intitulé « Measure of the Impacts for the Economy and Society of the Investments in the Expertise in Space in Canada» (disponible en anglais seulement) a pour objectif(s) de mettre au point et d'instaurer un système d'instruments et de mesures afin de référencer et de quantifier à des fins ultérieures les impacts économiques, technologiques et sociaux des investissements consentis au développement de l'expertise spatiale canadienne.
Expected Results
-Increased knowledge from research projects in priority space S&T areas (number of new and ongoing space science and technology initiatives and projects).
-Number of completed space science and technology initiatives (Announcement of Opportunity) and proj
Expected Results (French)
-Des connaissances accrues grâce à des projets de recherche dans les domaines prioritaires en science et technologie spatiale (nombre de projets et initiatives décernées et en cours, nombre de personnes hautement qualifiées (PHQ) prenant part à des projet
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
HEC Montreal|HEC Montréal
Recipient Province or Territory
QC
Reference Number
003-2011-2012-Q4-01326