Flash Forest Inc.: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Toronto|Toronto, ON · grants and contributions register · Spadina–Fort York

Flash Forest Inc.: federal grants and contributions: 7 agreements; $2.1M value; 4 departments; 5 programs.

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7agreements
$2.1Mvalue
4departments
5programs

Largest agreements

Rapid Drone Deployment Technology$1.3Mvalue2022start2024end

This project advances the Government of Canada commitment to plant an additional two billion new trees over the next 10 years as part of a broader approach to nature-based climate solutions.

Drone operator software and hardware technology for improving germination and survival of temperate and boreal tree seedlings$425Kvalue2021start2023end

The development of Flash Forest’s drone-assisted reforestation technology through the research and development of macro-site software and hardware implementation technology will improve the rate of seed planting, improve germination and survival of direct-seeded temperate and boreal tree seedlings.

Advancement of drone reforestation technology with improvements to seed collection, plant science and seed pod production$286Kvalue2023start2024end

The development of Flash Forest’s biological seed pod technology through the research and development of seed pod technologies and collaboration with indigenous and Metis partners applying their traditional knowledge of local species, implementation of biological technologies with improved germination, and survival of drone deployed temperate and boreal tree seedlings.

Seed vessel technology for improving germination and survival of temperate and boreal tree seedlings$38.3Kvalue2021start2022end

This project involves the R&D of seed vessel technology for improving the germination and survival of direct-seeded temperate and boreal tree seedlings. The research is intended to improve the outcome of drone-assisted reforestation efforts in Canada.

IP Assist: Intellectual Property Strategy Engagement$20.8Kvalue2022start2023end

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

CanExport Innovation - Flash Forest Inc. 2020-2021$16.1Kvalue2021start2021end

The purpose of this CanExport Innovation grant agreement is to support organizations and to build on targeted relationships between Canadian companies/researchers and key organizations in other countries to allow them to proceed with formal discussions to initiate collaboration(s) on future international R&D initiatives that could lead to commercialization of Canadian technologies.

CSJ 2021 - Flash Forest (Spadina-Fort York)$0value2021start2022end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.

Departments

Natural Resources Canada1agreements$1.3Mvalue1programs
  • Contributions for 2 Billion Trees

All grants from Natural Resources Canada

National Research Council Canada4agreements$770Kvalue2programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program

All grants from National Research Council Canada

Global Affairs Canada1agreements$16.1Kvalue1programs
Employment and Social Development Canada1agreements$0value1programs

Years

20231agreements$286Kvalue1programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
20222agreements$1.4Mvalue2programs
  • Contributions for 2 Billion Trees
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
20214agreements$479Kvalue4programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
  • CanExport - Innovation
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs

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.