Irreversible Inc.: federal grants and contributions

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

Irreversible Inc.: federal grants and contributions: 7 agreements; $2.2M value; 4 departments; 6 programs.

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7agreements
$2.2Mvalue
4departments
6programs

Largest agreements

515225$1.0Mvalue2024start2026end

A proposal to develop a prototype to advance Quantum Computing and provide new capabilities to help fight climate change.

Ultra-Low Power AI Capabilities to Enable Enhanced Autonomous Systems for Defence Applications$1.0Mvalue2025start2027end

Funding will support research and development to address National Defence’s Challenge: North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Modernization Science & Technology (S&T) Contest. Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) and its defence and security partners seek to advance capabilities in five key areas: quantum technologies; autonomous systems; counter-uncrewed aerial systems (CUAS); Arctic mobility and navigation of military platforms; and energy solutions that are scalable, efficient, and sustainable for current and future Arctic operations. The initiative targets critical scie

ARP - Circuit design of an analog convolutional neural network architecture in CMOS$75.0Kvalue2025start2025end

Validate the low-power analog hardware approach of the firm to convolutional neural networks through simulations and design of core circuit modules on a semiconductor technology node.

Company Readiness for Defence-Type Projects$75.0Kvalue2026start2026end

This project strengthens the company's readiness to enter the Canadian defence market by building on its IDEaS demonstration and related ecosystem activities. It focuses on developing defence‑specific technical materials, engaging with CAF, DND/DRDC, and industry partners, mapping defence market opportunities, and initiating security and compliance preparations for future contracts.

ICAP 2025 – International Co-Innovation Action Plan$50.0Kvalue2026start2026end

This project aims to build international partnerships in Europe to support the development and commercialization of advanced analog AI technologies. Through strategic collaboration with AI solution providers and semiconductor fabrication partners, it will strengthen innovation networks, supply chains, and global market access for Canadian technology.

YEP - Exploration and design of circuits for analog AI hardware modules$30.0Kvalue2025start2025end

The project aims to advance the development of innovative electronic circuit modules that enhance the performance and efficiency of next-generation analog AI processors.

CIIP PDA – Irreversible Inc. – 2025-26$6.5Kvalue2026start2026end

The purpose of the Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP) grant agreement is to support Canadian SMEs identify international partners in CIIP target countries for industrial research and development collaboration that has good potential for commercialization.

Departments

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada1agreements$1.0Mvalue1programs
National Defence1agreements$1.0Mvalue1programs
  • Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security Program

All grants from National Defence

National Research Council Canada4agreements$230Kvalue3programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program

All grants from National Research Council Canada

Global Affairs Canada1agreements$6.5Kvalue1programs
  • Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP)

All grants from Global Affairs Canada

Years

20263agreements$132Kvalue2programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program
  • Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP)
20253agreements$1.1Mvalue3programs
  • Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security Program
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
20241agreements$1.0Mvalue1programs
  • Innovative Solutions Canada

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.