Nix Sensor Ltd.: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Hamilton|Hamilton, ON · grants and contributions register · Hamilton Centre

Nix Sensor Ltd.: federal grants and contributions: 6 agreements; $1.3M value; 2 departments; 3 programs.

Assay record ASY-CA-0QH68W01TR · Cite as: Assay Systems, “Nix Sensor Ltd.: federal grants and contributions”, https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/r/nix-sensor-ltd/

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6agreements
$1.3Mvalue
2departments
3programs

Largest agreements

Modification of the NIX "Spectro 2" hardware and software for the print and packaging industry$550Kvalue2021start2023end

Nix Sensor Ltd. is developing a physical 4mm diameter positioning and aperture adapter to modify and upgrade their handheld, portable spectrophotometer for the print and packaging industry. This adapter will allow users to accurately and consistently measure coloured “control patches” that are widely used to maintain quality control on many printed goods.

4743120200519$288Kvalue2020start2020end

RRRF funding will be used to support Recipients to address the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Expansion and extension of the core NIX Sensor Ltd. colour sensing technology into the retail paint industry.$218Kvalue2018start2019end

The Nix Colour Sensor is a high resolution, portable, low cost colourimeter. Extension of our core technology into the retail paint market will allow for recurring revenue by reducing friction in the paint buying process.

Business Innovation - Nix Sensor Ltd. new strategy for the print and packaging and online sectors of the colour measurement industry.$175Kvalue2023start2025end

Nix Sensor Ltd. (Nix) has recently developed and released the “Nix Print Pro” software suite for PC and Mac. This software tool, in combination with a Nix spectrophotometer, allows for complete analysis and control of the printing press workflow. Nix now needs to develop an airtight marketing and customer acquisition plan to effectively find, filter, and convert potential customers to capitalize on our technology investments. This project lays out the go-to-market strategy for the Nix Print Pro software into 4 separate parts that will run in parallel: Develop a comprehensive market report with

Design updates: 1. Branding Design, 2. Packaging Design, 3. Web & Software Design, 4. Video Design$30.0Kvalue2022start2023end

Updating various design components for Nix and associated brands. Managing the visual branding of Nix’s products while participating in shaping the direction of our future products. Creating the product and packaging designs for Nix’s international white-label clients.

IP Assist: Intellectual Property Strategy Engagement$18.5Kvalue2021start2022end

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

Departments

National Research Council Canada5agreements$991Kvalue2programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program

All grants from National Research Council Canada

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario1agreements$288Kvalue1programs
  • Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) – For Profit

All grants from Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario

Years

20231agreements$175Kvalue1programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
20221agreements$30.0Kvalue1programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
20212agreements$568Kvalue1programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
20201agreements$288Kvalue1programs
  • Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) – For Profit
20181agreements$218Kvalue1programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms

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.