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Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Funding to develop a low-emission electric aviation engine
Helps businesses create low-emission electric propulsion systems for aircraft used in Arctic areas. Covers costs for developing modular components like motors and controllers.
Grant funding of up to $2,000,000 CAD for the development of a modular low-emission electric aviation engine prototype (motor, inverter, controller) for Arctic conditions. This includes leveraging NRC's electric engine testing facilities (e.g., 'iron bird') and potential future access to the Innovative Solutions Canada Pathway to Commercialization program to sell innovations to the Government of Canada. The program aims to fund solutions providing a minimum of 300kW continuous operation, operating between 500-800 VDC, and capable of directly driving a propeller or fan with high efficiency.
Business Size: small, medium
Industries: aerospace, aviation, manufacturing, technology
Region: Canada
Other Criteria: For-profit incorporated in Canada (federally or provincially), 499 or fewer full-time equivalent (FTE) employees (including affiliated businesses), Research and development activities must take place in Canada, 50% or more of annual wages, salaries and fees paid to employees/contractors primarily working in Canada, 50% or more of FTE employees have Canada as their ordinary place of work, 50% or more of senior executives (VP and above) have Canada as their principal residence, Proposed solutions must be at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 5-9 (Prototype Development Phase), Priority consideration for firms with demonstrated track record of R&D in electric motors for harsh environments, Only one proposal per company per challenge
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This program is available to small, medium businesses in aerospace, aviation, manufacturing industries located in Canada.
This program offers funding up to $2,000,000.
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