Orbital Research Ltd.: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Burnaby|Burnaby, BC · grants and contributions register · Burnaby North–Seymour

Orbital Research Ltd.: federal grants and contributions: 21 agreements; $3.4M value; 4 departments; 10 programs.

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21agreements
$3.4Mvalue
4departments
10programs

Largest agreements

EUREKA Cluster – CELTIC-NEXT SUSTAINET InNOVate – C2024/3-4 - Tolerance and Mitigation of Interference in Satellite Communications$1.0Mvalue2025start2028end

This project is to develop advanced interference mitigation technologies and digital twin simulations to enhance the resilience and reliability of satellite communications. The project is part of the Eureka CelticPlus Sustainet project

K-Band Up/Down Converter$726Kvalue2024start2026end

The objective of this project is to support the development of K-Band up/down converters (UDC) in the first phase followed by a second phase where the converters will be integrated into a single package with additional features and functionality added. This development will produce flexible, adaptable UDCs for Software Defined Satellite applications. The target of this project is TRL6 flight ready modules.

  • Canadian Space Agency
  • Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
E!16116 Q-Band LNB - Q-Band Low Noise Block Downconverter for Sattellite Communications$330Kvalue2021start2022end

EUREKA GlobalStars Japan E!16116 Q-Band LNB project with Japanese partner SPC Electronics Corporation to develop a Q-Band Low Noise Block down convertor for Satellite Communications.

X-Band Up/Down Converter$262Kvalue2024start2026end

This project will take the designs to TRL4 level, with prototype modules designed and assembled for benchtop testing. The up and down converters will be integrated into a single module. In addition, a space rated microcontroller for controlling our flight ready UDCs will be added. The integrated UDC will be benchtop tested. The controller hardware will be designed as a prototype PCBA to interface to the converter modules.

  • Canadian Space Agency
  • Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Wideband Ka-Band LNA (Low Noise Amplifier)$249Kvalue2018start2020end

Development of a Wide bandwidth Low Noise Amplifier for the Satcom market.

Extended Ka Band Frequency Converter$246Kvalue2023start2024end

This project is a hardware and software project to develop an architecture for a modular design for frequency converters covering the 22 to 33 GHz bands.

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

Tracking, Telemetry and Control (TT&C) systems monitor satellite functionality, determine the satellite's location and control the satellite's behaviour. It is a required technology on all satellites, regardless of their application. As the market for communications satellites grows, regulators of the operating frequency bands have encountered challenges regarding the range of the usable band spectrum for navigation, communication, and Earth observation payloads. Orbital Research will develop a TT&C receiver for partner Tethers Unlimited, to be integrated into that company's TT&C system. The

  • Canadian Space Agency
  • Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Wide-Band Ka-Band LNB (Low Noise Block Downconverter) with band switching$145Kvalue2020start2021end

Hardware and software development of a Ka-Band LNB for satellite ground terminal use with extended RF bandwidth input and IF output bandwidth.

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EUREKA CELTIC NEXT -SUSTAINET - Feasibility Study Project$75.0Kvalue2024start2025end

The SUSTAINET feasibility study project is to help Orbital Research Ltd define a strategic roadmap, individual KPIs and integration points to better align its unique contribution to the project.

Youth - Project Engineer$36.0Kvalue2021start2022end

Youth hire to support individual to improve manufacturing processes

Orbital Research Ltd.-2026-2027-1041342$33.0Kvalue2026start2027end

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.

Orbital Research Ltd.-2022-2023-995500$32.0Kvalue2022start2023end

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.

Orbital Research Ltd.-2023-2024-1013046$25.0Kvalue2023start2024end

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.

Orbital Research Ltd.-2024-2025-1026311$23.0Kvalue2024start2025end

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.

European Sales and Marketing$21.2Kvalue2019start2020end

Funding for Multiple Trade shows and customer visits in both the UK and Germany to market Orbital Research products and capabilities

Youth - Canada Summer Jobs$7.8Kvalue2019start2019end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth 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. The CSJ program is delivered by the Department of ESD.

CIIP PDA – Orbital Research Ltd. – 2025-26$6.2Kvalue2025start2026end

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.

Orbital Research Ltd.$4.4Kvalue2022start2022end

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.

Orbital Research Ltd.$4.4Kvalue2023start2023end

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.

Orbital Research Ltd.$4.2Kvalue2024start2024end

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.

Orbital Research Ltd.$1.5Kvalue2018start2018end

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Departments

National Research Council Canada12agreements$2.2Mvalue7programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
  • Eureka/Eurostar
  • CanExport
  • CanExport SME
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program

All grants from National Research Council Canada

Canadian Space Agency3agreements$1.2Mvalue1programs
  • Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology

All grants from Canadian Space Agency

Employment and Social Development Canada5agreements$22.2Kvalue1programs
Global Affairs Canada1agreements$6.2Kvalue1programs
  • Grant Canadian Inter. Innovation Prog

All grants from Global Affairs Canada

Years

20261agreements$33.0Kvalue1programs
  • CanExport
20252agreements$1.0Mvalue2programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program
  • Grant Canadian Inter. Innovation Prog
20245agreements$1.1Mvalue4programs
  • Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
  • CanExport SME
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20233agreements$275Kvalue3programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
  • CanExport SME
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20222agreements$36.4Kvalue2programs
  • CanExport SMEs
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20212agreements$366Kvalue2programs
  • Eureka/Eurostar
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
20201agreements$145Kvalue1programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
20192agreements$29.0Kvalue2programs
  • CanExport
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20183agreements$450Kvalue3programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
  • Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
  • 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.