FREDsense Technologies Corp.: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Calgary|Calgary, AB · grants and contributions register · Calgary Forest Lawn

FREDsense Technologies Corp.: federal grants and contributions: 18 agreements; $1.4M value; 3 departments; 8 programs.

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18agreements
$1.4Mvalue
3departments
8programs

Largest agreements

ITPD-RoW – FRED-PFAS Deployment – Pilot Deployment of a Field Sensor for Rapid PFAS Analysis$300Kvalue2024start2025end

As part of the international cleantech project “FRED-PFAS Deployment. Through this project FREDsense aims to validate the FRED-PFAS system in an on-site field application. This will involve demonstrating that the system can provide accurate and reliable total PFAS data as compared to traditional lab analysis as well as validating the substantial decrease in time required for analysis (~3 hours vs 3-4 weeks with labs).

Developing novel biosensors for complex water matrices$240Kvalue2018start2019end

This project will involve developing two new sensors for use in complex mining tailings and wastewater samples. These sensors will be built, and working with several partners, tested in diverse water matrices

Extending the Shelf Life of FRED Cartridges For Increased Distribution Opportunities$150Kvalue2020start2021end

Development of methods to stabilize the metabolism of bacteria to extend the shelf-life of FRED biosensor products.

Innovation Assistance Program – Round 2$122Kvalue2020start2020end

The funding provided from the Innovation Assistance Program is to assist innovative, early-stage small- and medium-sized enterprises that are unable to access existing COVID-19 business support

Innovation Assistance Program$102Kvalue2020start2020end

The funding provided by the IAP program is intended to assist innovative small and medium-sized enterprises in the start-up phase that cannot access existing commercial support related to COVID-19.

Fast Pilot: Implementation of a Next Generation Stormwater Monitoring Solution For Ports$80.0Kvalue2020start2021end

Major Ports spend significantly on monitoring and regulations to monitor stormwater within their systems. This project aims to demonstrate a 5-in-1 system for stormwater analysis, including testing for aluminum, copper, lead, zinc and nickel for the Port of San Diego. In response to a large target market within the USA, FREDsense is looking to work with various partners to implement and validate the use of the system for commercial installation along with a partner for project management.

Japan MNE – FRED-PFAS Deployment in Japan$75.0Kvalue2024start2025end

As part of the international consortium project “FRED-PFAS Deployment in Japan”, this project will focus on the technical demonstration of the FRED-PFAS sensor, as measured by the correlation with gold standard techniques, but also in terms of the calculated return on investment of field analysis into the applications tested in collaboration with Kurita.

PFAS sensor optimization and validation$75.0Kvalue2026start2026end

This project explores several high priority research and development angles. These include the analysis algorithm, calibration protocols as well as the pre-treatment systems.

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Innovation Assistance Program – Round 2.5$54.2Kvalue2020start2021end

The funding provided from the Innovation Assistance Program is to assist innovative, early-stage small- and medium-sized enterprises that are unable to access existing COVID-19 business support.

Agreement$50.0Kvalue2016start–end
000016540$41.8Kvalue2020start2021end

Support for FREDsense Technologies to continue operations during the COVID-19 pandemic

Agreement$40.0Kvalue2014start–end
Implementation of a Next Generation Arsenic Monitoring Solution For Utilities$37.5Kvalue2020start2021end

FREDsense aims to assess and implement a go-to-market strategy for the delivery of an arsenic testing system through the support of partnerships and agencies committed to market development support.

FREDSENSE TECHNOLOGIES CORP.-2024-2025-1024072$24.0Kvalue2024start2025end

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.

FREDsense Technologies Corp.-2022-2023-991255$22.0Kvalue2022start2022end

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.

Youth - Canada Summer Jobs$7.9Kvalue2021start2022end

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.

FREDsense Technologies$4.2Kvalue2022start2022end

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.

FREDsense Technologies$4.2Kvalue2023start2023end

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

National Research Council Canada14agreements$1.4Mvalue6programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Innovation Assistance Program
  • Innovation Assistance Program
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program
  • CanExport SMEs
  • CanExport SME

All grants from National Research Council Canada

Western Economic Diversification Canada1agreements$41.8Kvalue1programs
  • Regional Economic Growth through Innovation

All grants from Western Economic Diversification Canada

Employment and Social Development Canada3agreements$16.3Kvalue1programs

Years

20261agreements$75.0Kvalue1programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program
20243agreements$399Kvalue2programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
  • CanExport SME
20231agreements$4.2Kvalue1programs
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20222agreements$26.2Kvalue2programs
  • CanExport SMEs
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20211agreements$7.9Kvalue1programs
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20207agreements$587Kvalue5programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Innovation Assistance Program
  • Innovation Assistance Program
  • Regional Economic Growth through Innovation
  • CanExport SMEs
20181agreements$240Kvalue1programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
20161agreements$50.0Kvalue0programs
    20141agreements$40.0Kvalue0programs

      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.