Contribution: Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security Program
Avestec Technologies Inc.
$350,000.00
Modular Flexible FPV UAS (Mini-SKYRON FPV)
FY 2026-27 · 2026-05-14
Summary
Funding will support research and development to identify solutions to National Defence’s Challenge: Drone surge: Scaling tactical Uncrewed Aerial Systems manufacturing for modern defence. The Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) seek innovative, low-cost, attritable Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) to address gaps in military readiness and industrial capacity.
Department
Program
Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security ProgramInnovation for Defence Excellence and Security Program (linked with high confidence)
Recipient
Location
Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
798450722
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Agreement End Date
2027-05-30
Agreement Number
CO3-083c
Agreement Start Date
2026-05-14
Agreement Title
Modular Flexible FPV UAS (Mini-SKYRON FPV)
Agreement Title (French)
Système aérien sans pilote FPV modulaire et flexible (SAPF-MF)
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$350,000.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
Funding will support research and development to identify solutions to National Defence’s Challenge: Drone surge: Scaling tactical Uncrewed Aerial Systems manufacturing for modern defence. The Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) seek innovative, low-cost, attritable Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) to address gaps in military readiness and industrial capacity.
Description (French)
Le financement soutiendra la recherche et le développement afin de trouver des solutions au défi de la Défense nationale : Accroissement du nombre de drones : Adaptation de la fabrication de systèmes d’aéronef sans pilote (UAS) pour la défense moderne. Le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces armées canadiennes (MDN/FAC) recherchent des systèmes d’aéronef sans pilote (UAS) novateurs, peu coûteux et attritionnables pour combler les lacunes critiques en matière de disponibilité opérationnelle militaire et de capacité industrielle.
Expected Results
The Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces (DND/CAF) are seeking innovative, low-cost, attritable UAS to address critical gaps in military readiness and industrial capacity. The aim is to accelerate the development of scalable, cost-effective UAS solutions that: Enhance operational effectiveness; Improve interoperability; and Strengthen Canada’s domestic industrial base.
Expected Results (French)
Le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces armées canadiennes (MDN/FAC) recherchent des UAS novateurs, peu coûteux et attritionnables pour combler les lacunes critiques en matière de disponibilité opérationnelle militaire et de capacité industrielle. L’objectif est d’accélérer la mise au point de solutions UAS évolutives et rentables qui : améliorent l’efficacité opérationnelle; favorisent l’interopérabilité; et, renforcent la base industrielle nationale du Canada.
Foreign Currency Type
CAD
Foreign Currency Value
$350,000.00
Organization Code
dnd-mdn
Organization
National Defence | Défense nationale
Program Name
Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security Program
Program Name (French)
Programme d’innovation pour la défense, l’excellence et la sécurité
Program Purpose
Collaborate with academic and private sector partners to build a network of expertise to support Canada’s current and future defence and security needs
Program Purpose (French)
Collaborez avec des partenaires des secteurs universitaire et industriel afin de mettre en place un réseau d’expertise pour soutenir les besoins actuels et futurs du Canada en matière de défense et de sécurité.
Recipient Business Number
798450722
Recipient City
Burnaby
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Avestec Technologies Inc.
Recipient Postal Code
V5A 0C6
Recipient Province or Territory
BC
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
018-2026-2027-Q1-06-CO3-083c
