Sera4 Ltd.: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Waterloo|Waterloo, ON · grants and contributions register · University–Rosedale

Sera4 Ltd.: federal grants and contributions: 12 agreements; $1.2M value; 4 departments; 9 programs.

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12agreements
$1.2Mvalue
4departments
9programs

Largest agreements

Advanced Security Paradigm Protocols (ASPP)$380Kvalue2022start2023end

Through this project, Sera4 will advance its Teleporte access control as a service platform (hardware and software) to incorporate higher grades of cryptography and adaptive security measures. It addresses changing the security layering within all of the Sera4 Teleporte application stack (embedded, mobile, server/cloud). The objective of this project is to increase the visibility of security specific information and widen the competitive gap between Sera4 and its competitors.

4856320200623$202Kvalue2020start2020end

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

LPWAN Enabled Lock Platform (Next-Generation Identification and Access Control as a Service (ACaaS))$175Kvalue2019start2020end

Through this project, Sera4 will advance our access control as a service platform (hardware and software) to incorporate IoT connectivity. The result will be a first-to-market, IoT-enabled remote Access Control as a Service (ACaaS) solution supporting real-time, bi-directional communication between server and lock.

Innovation Assistance Program$132Kvalue2020start2020end

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.

AI Assist: Enhanced Security Using NLP, machine learning & AI$75.0Kvalue2025start2025end

PROJECT SUMMARY Sera4's Teleporte is a cloud-based SAAS solution that enables administrators to manage locks in real-time through a web-based portal. The primary objective of the project is to enhance Sera4's Teleporte software service by integrating advanced AI capabilities into its cloud portal and mobile application to provide more access to data for users and assist with security operations. The project will leverage new AI technologies to transform the Teleporte platform into a more intelligent and user-friendly system.

Global System Scalability & Tenancy Project$50.0Kvalue2019start2019end

The goal of this project is to introduce a highly-scalable multi-tenant engine on the Sera4 service platform to allow large Tier 1 Telco & Utility Customers to create secure and isolated corporate tenants within their global access control infrastructure.

Sera4 Ltd.-2022-2023-993629$40.0Kvalue2022start2023end

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.

Access Control Solution for Telecom Industry Introduction in Brazil$37.3Kvalue2019start2019end

CanExport will support the company's accelerated plan for international market expansion, which establishes the sales channels, provide sales training, and deploy marketing programs for market development in targeted countries.

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Sera4 Ltd.-2020-2021-963940$33.0Kvalue2020start2021end

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.

Hardware Embedded Engineer - YOUTH$26.0Kvalue2022start2023end

The hardware embedded engineer is an essential role in the development of the next-generation lock and controller firmware as well as PCB board designs. With the changing ecosystem and volatility of the current electronics market (and supply chain) a hardware embedded engineer is crucial in determining the right core capabilities of our AP3, SLC2, AX5 and future lock and designs, and can aid the team in selecting and testing good and reliable parts that will continue to be secure and readily available.

FR-00495$15.0Kvalue2022start–end

Develop digital adoption plan

CSJ 2021-Sera4(Waterloo)$3.0Kvalue2021start2022end

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 Canada9agreements$948Kvalue6programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
  • Innovation Assistance Program
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – AI Assist
  • CanExport SMEs
  • CanExport
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program

All grants from National Research Council Canada

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario1agreements$202Kvalue1programs
  • Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) – For Profit

All grants from Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada1agreements$15.0Kvalue1programs
  • Canadian Digital Adoption Program Boost your Business Technology Stream

All grants from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Employment and Social Development Canada1agreements$3.0Kvalue1programs

Years

20251agreements$75.0Kvalue1programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – AI Assist
20224agreements$461Kvalue4programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
  • CanExport SMEs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
  • Canadian Digital Adoption Program Boost your Business Technology Stream
20211agreements$3.0Kvalue1programs
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20203agreements$367Kvalue3programs
  • Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) – For Profit
  • Innovation Assistance Program
  • CanExport SMEs
20193agreements$262Kvalue2programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
  • CanExport

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.