Sinistar inc.: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Montreal|Montréal, QC · grants and contributions register · Laurier–Sainte-Marie

Sinistar inc.: federal grants and contributions: 15 agreements; $1.5M value; 4 departments; 8 programs.

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15agreements
$1.5Mvalue
4departments
8programs

Largest agreements

AI Generated Housing Suggestions & Smart File Tracking.$700Kvalue2024start2026end

The project aims to fully automate the proprietary relocation process through advanced software development. Key features include AI-generated housing suggestions, which match policyholders with ideal accommodations based on preferences, and Smart File Tracking, providing real-time visibility and management of relocation cases. These tools will streamline decision-making for claims adjusters and offer transparency to policyholders. By enhancing efficiency and satisfaction, the project revolutionizes the relocation process for all stakeholders involved.

Experimentation to Optimize Business Processes in Customer Acquisition Through Integrated Digital and Event Marketing.$200Kvalue2026start2026end

This project will test hypotheses and experiment with new mechanisms to design a repeatable and scalable business process, which may result in new business methods for acquisition and activation of leads and customer relationship management (CRM).

AI algorithm for optimizing offers and requests for quotes$150Kvalue2023start2024end

The firm currently has an algorithm for prioritizing bids received as part of a call for tenders, based on their quality. The aim of the project is to add a machine learning (AI) component that will be used to continuously optimize the weight of the parameters. Each home selected for rental will enable the algorithm to learn how much weight to give to each parameter. The algorithm can then adjust the weights of these parameters according to identified market needs. Over time, machine learning will be able to select the best accommodation for the policyholder, greatly improving the algorithm's

600072189$100Kvalue2024start2025end

Marketing strategy: The project aims to market a digital platform for the property rental market in the event of a claim.

Algorithm for optimizing the rate of obtaining contracts for hosts$75.0Kvalue2022start2023end

Development of an algorithm to increase the rate of obtaining contracts by hosts and to optimize the response rate of the hosts, via: a) better filtration of the requested accommodations and b) modulation of the service fees on the different contracts/hosts.

YEP - Hiring of a Product Manager$50.0Kvalue2021start2022end

The candidate will contribute to the development of an online platform to provide better access to customers and stakeholders of the firm.

ICAP 2025 – International Co-Innovation Action Plan with France & the UK$50.0Kvalue2025start2025end

This International Co-Innovation Action Program (ICAP) project will prepare the firm to enter into future international co-innovation work by expanding into the French and UK personal property insurance markets. The project will leverage the firm's innovative insurance technology platform to establish strong partnerships and adapt its product to local market needs and regulatory environments.

YEP - Hiring of a software engineer$30.0Kvalue2021start2022end

Develop the Sinistar Manage platform to improve the contact between the firm and the adjusters. The platform allows to centralize and automate the whole process of relocation of victims of disasters.

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YEP - Hiring a software engineer$30.0Kvalue2020start2021end

The candidate will contribute to the development of an online platform to provide better access to the company's customers and stakeholders.

Youth - Full-Stack Developer.$30.0Kvalue2023start2024end

Manage Sinistar's growing database. Build new methods to track, present and analyze this data in order to improve the product and service quality. Contribute to the development of the Sinistar product in general.

Sinistar inc.-2025-2026-1041279$28.0Kvalue2026start2027end

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.

Sinistar inc.-2025-2026-1029351$25.0Kvalue2025start2026end

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.

Sinistar inc.-2023-2024-1010485$21.0Kvalue2023start2024end

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.

FR-01924$15.0Kvalue2022start–end

Develop digital adoption plan

Youth - Canada Summer Jobs$1.5Kvalue2019start2019end

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.

Departments

National Research Council Canada12agreements$1.4Mvalue5programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
  • CanExport SME
  • CanExport

All grants from National Research Council Canada

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions1agreements$100Kvalue1programs
  • The Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation Program (REGI)

All grants from Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions

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$1.5Kvalue1programs

Years

20262agreements$228Kvalue2programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program
  • CanExport
20252agreements$75.0Kvalue2programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
  • CanExport SME
20242agreements$800Kvalue2programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
  • The Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation Program (REGI)
20233agreements$201Kvalue3programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
  • CanExport SME
20222agreements$90.0Kvalue2programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
  • Canadian Digital Adoption Program Boost your Business Technology Stream
20212agreements$80.0Kvalue1programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
20201agreements$30.0Kvalue1programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
20191agreements$1.5Kvalue1programs
  • 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.