Exonetik Inc.: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Sherbrooke|Sherbrooke, QC · grants and contributions register · Sherbrooke

Exonetik Inc.: federal grants and contributions: 19 agreements; $3.6M value; 5 departments; 8 programs.

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19agreements
$3.6Mvalue
5departments
8programs

Largest agreements

Compliant Magnetorheological Robotic (MR) Arm for Fruit and Vegetable Harvesting$1.0Mvalue2024start2026end

This project aims to create a collaborative robotic arm composed of two MR robotic join sizes that will be able to work alongside humans in CEA facilities for fruit and vegetable harvesting.

Teleoperated Haptic MR Robot for Meat Processing Applications$1.0Mvalue2024start2026end

This project aims to develop a low cost teleoperated collaborative robot to help automate tasks currently performed by skilled human labour in meat processing facilities in harsh working conditions.

Agreement$249Kvalue2019start–end

Robots are used on space missions to assist astronauts with difficult tasks and give them more time for valuable work. To protect astronauts from accidentally being hit with heavy, fast moving machines, space robots are made of lightweight materials and are designed to move slowly. These safety designs make it difficult for robots to do work around humans that requires fast, precise movements. This project will use robotic arms like the ones used in automotive and medical settings to test how new technology can be used to build higher-performance, lightweight robots that can perform technica

Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology$200Kvalue2018start–end

Actuators transform electrical energy into mechanical energy to move and control mobile devices. Magnetorheological (MR) actuation is a unique technology with exceptional dynamic performance thanks to the MR fluid's viscosity that increases when exposed to a magnetic field, almost to the point of becoming solid. Actuators using MR fluids present characteristics making them very interesting for use in space compared to other types of actuators: increased performance, lower mass and more safety when used for applications involving human-robot interactions. Exonetik proposes to study the feasib

  • Canadian Space Agency
  • Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Agreement$189Kvalue2017start–end
Hydrogen-ready, high-efficiency turbogenerator for dual-use mobile power and microgrid resilience$169Kvalue2026start2026end

Funding under the Innovator Stream will support continued research and development of solutions under National Defence’s Funding for Canadian Innovators and Accelerators of DIANA (FCIA-DIANA) program.

  • National Defence
  • Funding for Canadian Innovators and Accelerators of DIANA (FCIA-DIANA)
Teleoperated Haptic MR Robot for Meat Processing Applications$150Kvalue2022start2022end

The objective of this project aims to develop an optionally-tele operated haptic magnetorheological (MR) robotic arm system, that, in combination with AI learning, could enable a multitude of tasks that are notoriously difficult to automate, such as deboning of red meat due to the natural complexity and sizing variation of red meat animals. The overall goal of this project is to provide an economical solution that can be either bought or rented by any size facility.

Compliant Magnetorheological Robotic (MR) Arm for Fruit and Vegetable Harvesting$150Kvalue2022start2022end

The objective of this project is to reduce the dependency on manual labor, Canadian farmers are increasingly looking towards the automation of daily chores. To address this challenge, Exonetik proposes to develop a 6 DOF compliant magnetorheological (MR) robotic arm, that is designed to naturally adapt to highly unstructured environments, like human muscles. The proposed robotic system will enable a multitude of tasks that are notoriously difficult to automate, such as fruit and vegetable harvesting.

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Magnetorheological Haptic System (MRHS)$150Kvalue2019start2019end

To develop a proof-of-concept for an affordable, robust and good resolution bimanual haptic feedback stylus system that interacts, via Wi-Fi/Bluetooth mode, with mobile platforms.

Exonetik inc.-2026-2027-1043964$40.0Kvalue2026start2027end

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.

YEP - Collaborative Robot$36.4Kvalue2021start2022end

To develop an intrinsically safe collaborative robot with good dynamic performance through the use of low inertia actuators based on magnetorheological fluids.

YEP - Multi-stage Turbine Wheel$33.6Kvalue2021start2022end

Development of a multi-stage inverted architecture turbine wheel with ceramic blades.

Magnetorheological Actuators for Germany$33.0Kvalue2018start2019end

Exonetik designs, develops and manufactures magnetorheological actuator systems that enable novel functionalities to satisfy unmet customer needs.

Actionneurs magnétorhéologiques pour l'Allemagne$30.0Kvalue2019start2019end

Exonetik conçoit, développe et fabrique des actionneurs magnétorhéologiques, qui permettent de nouvelles fonctionnalités pour satisfaire les besoins non satisfaits des clients. L'entreprise vise à établir des partenariats avec les dirigeants de l'industrie pour ses actionneurs de sièges et de cabines de camions.

Exonetik inc.-2024-2025-1024173$30.0Kvalue2024start2025end

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.

Exonetik inc.-2023-2024-1008693$28.5Kvalue2023start2024end

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.

ICAP 2021 - Exonetik - International Co-innovation Action Plan$26.5Kvalue2021start2022end

International Co-Innovation Action Program (ICAP) will prepare Exonetik to enter into international co-innovation projects.

Exonetik inc.-2025-2026-1031525$26.0Kvalue2025start2026end

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.

Agreement$10.4Kvalue2018start–end

Subsidy payments to industry for research and deve

Departments

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada4agreements$2.3Mvalue1programs
  • Innovative Solutions Canada Program

All grants from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

National Research Council Canada11agreements$623Kvalue5programs
  • Innovative Solutions Canada
  • CanExport
  • CanExport SME
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms

All grants from National Research Council Canada

Canadian Space Agency2agreements$449Kvalue1programs
  • Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology

All grants from Canadian Space Agency

National Defence1agreements$169Kvalue1programs
  • Funding for Canadian Innovators and Accelerators of DIANA (FCIA-DIANA)

All grants from National Defence

Global Affairs Canada1agreements$10.4Kvalue0programs

Years

20262agreements$209Kvalue2programs
  • Funding for Canadian Innovators and Accelerators of DIANA (FCIA-DIANA)
  • CanExport
20251agreements$26.0Kvalue1programs
  • CanExport SME
20243agreements$2.0Mvalue2programs
  • Innovative Solutions Canada Program
  • CanExport SME
20231agreements$28.5Kvalue1programs
  • CanExport SME
20222agreements$300Kvalue1programs
  • Innovative Solutions Canada Program
20213agreements$96.5Kvalue2programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
20193agreements$429Kvalue2programs
  • Innovative Solutions Canada
  • CanExport
20183agreements$243Kvalue2programs
  • Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
  • CanExport
20171agreements$189Kvalue0programs

    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.