Smarter Alloys Inc.: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Cambridge|Cambridge, ON · in the contract register · grants and contributions register · Cambridge

Smarter Alloys Inc.: federal grants and contributions: 15 agreements; $8.8M value; 4 departments; 9 programs.

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15agreements
$8.8Mvalue
4departments
9programs

Largest agreements

1018095$1.8Mvalue2024start2027end

To support the acquisition of manufacturing equipment to increase efficiency.

Development and Pilot Validation of a Solid-State Elastocaloric Cooling Unit$1.8Mvalue2026start2027end

Extract Energy will design, build, and validate a solid-state cooling system that operates without refrigerants and improves energy efficiency.

EXTRACT ENERGY HEAT ENGINE$1.5Mvalue2020start2023end

This project is mostly related to technology research and development.

809214$1.1Mvalue2016start2019end

Develop advanced alloys for use in automotive parts

Germany ZIM Call 11 - BLAZE - Breakthrough Light-weight Actuators for Zero Emission Automotive and Aerospace Applications$500Kvalue2024start2025end

As part of the international consortium project “Breakthrough Light-weight Actuators for Zero Emission Automotive and Aerospace Applications”, this project, Germany ZIM Call 11 - BLAZE - Breakthrough Light-weight Actuators for Zero Emission Automotive and Aerospace Applications, will focus on the diverse applications of SMAs and their exceptional properties which hold immense potential for technological advancement in various industries, including automotive and aerospace. To accelerate the commercialization of SMAs, this research project will develop a novel high-temperature shape memory all

Scaling a Shape Memory Alloys Based Heat Engine Core$480Kvalue2025start2026end

Our technology has the potential to reduce GHG emissions by over 1 GtCO2e/year by 2050. This would be equivalent eliminating all cars from the planet!

Agreement$450Kvalue2016start–end
AI-Driven Shape Memory Alloy Development and Processing$450Kvalue2025start2027end

Smarter Alloys is integrating AI to unlock insights from its rich materials and production data, enabling predictive modeling and real-time optimization to improve quality, manage risk, shorten time to market, and accelerate revenue growth through faster, more efficient product development and deployment.

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Development of Linear Actuator For Automotive Seat Applications$250Kvalue2018start2019end

Linear actuators for automotive seating applications will be prototyped using shape memory alloys programmed with the multiple memory material technology. Reduced weight, noise and increased efficiency will be targeted to prove the efficacy of replacing existing actuators and systems.

Development of Low Grade Waste Heat Engine$250Kvalue2019start2021end

Low grade waste heat (40-120oC) account for up to 60% energy that is wasted during power production. The current project implements MMM Programmed Nitinol to capture this heat and convert it into electricity.

Haptic System using laser Processed Shape Memory Alloy Actuator with Embedded sensors$150Kvalue2019start2019end

To develop a proof-of-concept for an affordable, robust and good resolution bimanual haptic feedback stylus system that interacts, via Wi-Fi/Bluetooth mode, with mobile platforms.

Youth New Hire$35.0Kvalue2021start2022end

Smarter Alloys has a breakthrough technology that can push the operational temperature ranges of shape memory alloy actuators for aerospace and automotive applications. In consultation and through design iteration with our industry partners, Smarter Alloys has determined that a defining characteristic for actuators in this space is to function at temperatures greater than 80C. We have identified a ternary alloy that allows for the mechanical properties desired within this space. This project will support the research into the mechanical characteristics and properties of this shape memory al

Development of fine wire processing of Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) wire$30.0Kvalue2024start2025end

Smarter Alloys is advancing the development of ultra-fine wire for automotive and aerospace actuation applications. Our project focuses on creating ultra-fine wire that meets high mechanical and cyclic performance standards. We are developing specialized manufacturing processes to achieve precise wire dimensions and ensure consistent quality through rigorous testing and continuous monitoring. Key efforts include optimizing die sequences, evaluating lubricants, exploring cooling techniques, and integrating automated quality control systems. These advancements will enhance wire performance and s

Enhancing Quality and Innovation: Expanding QMS for Scalable Production and New Product Development$30.0Kvalue2025start2025end

Smarter Alloys will expand its existing Quality Management System (QMS) to include raw NiTi wire production, ensuring compliance with medical device standards while supporting new product development. By integrating raw wire production into the QMS, we will achieve operational efficiencies through digitalization, yield tracking, and production improvements using 5S principles. This initiative will enable Smarter Alloys to meet growing market demand, accelerate time-to-market for innovative devices, and support ongoing validation of new products. The project will also foster talent development

Smarter Alloys Inc.-2023-2024-1011169$24.5Kvalue2023start2024end

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.

Departments

National Research Council Canada12agreements$4.4Mvalue6programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Clean Technology
  • Innovative Solutions Canada
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
  • CanExport SME

All grants from National Research Council Canada

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario1agreements$1.8Mvalue1programs
Natural Resources Canada1agreements$1.5Mvalue1programs
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada1agreements$1.1Mvalue1programs

Years

20261agreements$1.8Mvalue1programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program
20253agreements$960Kvalue3programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Clean Technology
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
20243agreements$2.3Mvalue3programs
  • Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSUP)
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
20231agreements$24.5Kvalue1programs
  • CanExport SME
20211agreements$35.0Kvalue1programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
20201agreements$1.5Mvalue1programs
  • Energy Innovation Program
20192agreements$400Kvalue2programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
  • Innovative Solutions Canada
20181agreements$250Kvalue1programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
20162agreements$1.6Mvalue1programs
  • Automotive Supplier Innovation Program

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.