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

University of Victoria|University of Victoria

$436,500.00

Voices from Above: A CubeSat for Culture, Education, and Innovation

EF 2026-27 · 2026-07-31

Résumé
Voices from Above is a project that will develop a 3U CubeSat, led by the University of Victoria and developed with the Esquimalt First Nation. The satellite will broadcast Indigenous voices, stories, land acknowledgements, greetings, as well as artwork and images of cultural significance to audiences across Canada and around the world. The project will also provide hands-on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) training and mentorship programs for Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth and students. The mission will also advance Canadian space technology through the development and testing of new satellite communication and scientific payloads.
Programme
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Emplacement
Victoria|Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Type de bénéficiaire
Academia
Type
Grant
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions

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Additional Information
The amount allocated covers more than one fiscal year
Additional Information (French)
La somme allouée couvre plus d'un exercice financier
Agreement End Date
2029-08-31
Agreement Number
25FAVIA25
Agreement Start Date
2026-07-31
Agreement Title
Voices from Above: A CubeSat for Culture, Education, and Innovation
Agreement Title (French)
Voix d’en haut : un CubeSat au service de la culture, de l’éducation et de l’innovation
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$436,500.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
Voices from Above is a project that will develop a 3U CubeSat, led by the University of Victoria and developed with the Esquimalt First Nation. The satellite will broadcast Indigenous voices, stories, land acknowledgements, greetings, as well as artwork and images of cultural significance to audiences across Canada and around the world. The project will also provide hands-on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) training and mentorship programs for Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth and students. The mission will also advance Canadian space technology through the development and testing of new satellite communication and scientific payloads.
Description (French)
Voix d’en haut est un projet qui développera un CubeSat 3U, dirigé par l’Université de Victoria et développée avec la Première Nation d’Esquimalt. Le satellite diffusera des voix autochtones, des histoires, des reconnaissances territoriales, des salutations, ainsi que des œuvres d’art et des images d’importance culturelle à des publics partout au Canada et dans le monde. Le projet offrira également des programmes pratiques de formation et de mentorat STIM (science, technologie, ingénierie et mathématiques) pour les jeunes et étudiants autochtones et non-autochtones. La mission fera aussi progresser la technologie spatiale canadienne grâce au développement et aux tests de nouvelles charges utiles scientifiques et de télécommunication.
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 demanière 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
Victoria|Victoria
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
University of Victoria|University of Victoria
Recipient Operating Name
University of Victoria|University of Victoria
Recipient Postal Code
V8W 2Y2
Recipient Province or Territory
BC
Recipient Type
S
Reference Number
003-2026-2027-Q2-00044