CoPilot Collective Inc.: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Winnipeg|Winnipeg, MB · in the contract register · grants and contributions register · Winnipeg Centre

CoPilot Collective Inc.: federal grants and contributions: 11 agreements; $1.5M value; 1 departments; 5 programs.

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11agreements
$1.5Mvalue
1departments
5programs

Largest agreements

Development and set-up of processes for training in studio-grade virtual production capabilities.$500Kvalue2022start2024end

Project will be supporting the development of the software and processes used in virtual production sufficient for both training and production volume. The project will include training, research development and early commercial applications.

Developing and scaling production LED volumes and production workflow technologies for virtual media, films, television and commercial content use$450Kvalue2026start2026end

The project advances virtual production by developing scalable LED volume workflows, UI friendly and accessible production tools, and standardized practices for virtual media and filmmaking.

AI Assist: FlightDeck - AI Platform for Virtual Production$300Kvalue2024start2025end

AI Assist Project supports the further development of the prototype AI-powered plug-in to be used for virtual production and video game development. The new platform integrates various AI tools, developed by the Firm, to enhance efficiency, accessibility and optimization in virtual and film production.

Virtual Production - Proof of Concept (Phase 1)$50.0Kvalue2021start2022end

The project is in support of the ongoing development of a local Winnipeg Virtual Production facility supporting the future of filmmaking. Phase 1 will be the development of a virtual production workflow on a large LED monitor.

U30 Development Support for Virtual Production$40.0Kvalue2021start2022end

This project will provide the firm with the opportunity to have a dedicated team member focused solely on the development of photo, video, and interactive digital content, to use for showcasing development of future IP and help track the progress of the development of movie making technology.

CoPilot Collective Inc.-2024-2025-1017124$27.5Kvalue2024start2025end

The purpose of this CanExport SMEs agreement is to support small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for activities related to export market development that are part of an export business case for a specific target market, particularly where activities are targeting departmental priority markets and sectors.

CoPilot Collective Inc.-2025-2026-1033500$20.0Kvalue2025start2025end

The purpose of this CanExport SMEs agreement is to support small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for activities related to export market development that are part of an export business case for a specific target market, particularly where activities are targeting departmental priority markets and sectors.

Developer and Unreal Engine Generalist$18.0Kvalue2022start2022end

The project will employ a Youth as an Unreal Engine Generalist to work alongside the existing Virtual Production team. The role will be hands-on with Unreal Engine 4 & 5, Houdini, and other software used to produce original unique content.

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CoPilot Collective Inc.-2023-2024-1012396$18.0Kvalue2023start2024end

The purpose of this CanExport SMEs agreement is to support small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for activities related to export market development that are part of an export business case for a specific target market, particularly where activities are targeting departmental priority markets and sectors.

IP Assist: Intellectual Property Strategy Engagement$16.2Kvalue2022start2022end

The Project will support development of intellectual property capacity within the Firm.

IP Assist: Intellectual Property Strategy Engagement$12.0Kvalue2025start2026end

The project will support development of intellectual property capacity within the firm.

Departments

National Research Council Canada11agreements$1.5Mvalue5programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Organizations
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
  • CanExport SME
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program

All grants from National Research Council Canada

Years

20261agreements$450Kvalue1programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program
20252agreements$32.0Kvalue2programs
  • CanExport SME
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
20242agreements$328Kvalue2programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
  • CanExport SME
20231agreements$18.0Kvalue1programs
  • CanExport SME
20223agreements$534Kvalue3programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Organizations
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
20212agreements$90.0Kvalue2programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program

Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Source: Government of Canada proactive disclosure of grants and contributions (open.canada.ca, dataset 432527ab-7aac-45b5-81d6-7597107a7013), 1,327,352 rows as published, collapsed to one agreement per agreement number (per reference number where none is given) at its latest amendment, which carries the full agreement value. Years are the agreement start year. Agreements with individuals are counted but not named.