Spring Loaded Technology Incorporated: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Dartmouth|Dartmouth, NS · grants and contributions register · Dartmouth–Cole Harbour

Spring Loaded Technology Incorporated: federal grants and contributions: 28 agreements; $6.7M value; 3 departments; 10 programs.

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28agreements
$6.7Mvalue
3departments
10programs

Largest agreements

207647$2.5Mvalue2017start2019end

Design, develop and manufacture novel assistive devices

220648$500Kvalue2022start2022end

Provide support for launching new products and factory expansion

205276$499Kvalue2015start2016end

Continue marketing efforts and set up manufacturing capabilities

Development of a Custom-Fitted Multi-Compartment Offloading Knee Brace$470Kvalue2023start2026end

Spring Loaded Technology Inc. has developed a performance enhancing knee brace to change and improve lives. The firm's knee brace stores energy as you bend your knee and releases that energy as you straighten your knee. The result is the world's first brace that can instantly enhance or restore strength and mobility, enabling users to do more with less discomfort. To expand on its market attractiveness, particularly in the US, the firm must develop engineering solutions that address current barriers which will allow Spring Loaded Technology's braces to continue to be manufactured in Canada at

Development of the Next Generation of Knee Extension Assist Braces$467Kvalue2021start2023end

With IRAP support, the firm has developed and commercialized a special knee brace, branded "Levitation 2 Tri-Compartment Unloader". This project responds to systematic feedback gathered from current customers, health care providers and clinical partners/advisors that identified product-related barriers to the full potential commercial success of the Levitation 2 Tri-Compartment Unloader knee brace within different customer segments. These barriers will be overcome through research and development effort, leading to the development of four market-ready products as project objectives, which in t

210848$460Kvalue2018start2018end

Purchase new manufacturing grade equipment

202902$422Kvalue2013start2015end

Patent protection of core intellectual property, product design and marketing

Agreement$335Kvalue2014start–end
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Agreement$235Kvalue2014start–end
215064$100Kvalue2020start2020end

Support the purchase of equipment and engineering costs for production of COVID 19 PPE

218429$100Kvalue2021start2023end

Support commercialization of novel bracing technologies and manufacturing expansion

213407$50.0Kvalue2019start2019end

Hire a chief financial officer

202564$50.0Kvalue2013start2014end

Hire business consulting and engineering resources

203896$50.0Kvalue2014start2014end

Hire additional personnel to advise on industry, commercialization and R&D

211911$50.0Kvalue2018start2019end

Engage expertise to help scale up marketing and advertising systems

214941$50.0Kvalue2020start2021end

Engaging expertise to provide clinical advisory services and support a clinical study

Agreement$48.6Kvalue2014start–end
Spring Loaded Technology Incorporated-2021-2022-975482$48.0Kvalue2021start2022end

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.

Agreement$41.3Kvalue2013start–end
Agreement$36.5Kvalue2015start–end
Spring Loaded Technology Incorporated-2020-2021-964387$34.5Kvalue2020start2021end

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.

Youth - Develop and Implement a Customer Data Management and Registry System$30.0Kvalue2020start2021end

The development of a customer registry system will enable the company to capture continuous data from new customers. The analysis of existing company data will provide information to differentiate the company’s proprietary knee brace and provide critical evidence for prescribing doctors.

Youth placement$30.0Kvalue2024start2025end

The R&D Engineer (EIT) role will have two primary functions: (1) Managing custom knee brace manufacturing data flow (2) Work collaboratively with the Engineering team to contribute to the design, testing, and implementation of new products.

Youth Placement$30.0Kvalue2025start2026end

The Marketing Associate will support marketing initiatives that increase awareness, drive engagement, and build trust with healthcare providers and patients.

German Business Development - Spring Loaded Technology$29.2Kvalue2019start2020end

Spring Loaded Technology will introduce its bionic knee brace to selected strategic distributors at the 2019 Medica Trade Fair in Dusseldorf. Contact will be made with distributors located in the north-west region of the country.

Youth - Analyse and Report on the Efficacy of the Firm's Knee Brace Using Data Owned by the Firm.$27.4Kvalue2019start2020end

The project will focus on the analysis and interpretation of human research data assessing the efficacy of a novel bionic knee brace, in order to (1) drive additional innovation and new R&D; (2) design new studies that will further support the efficacy and effectiveness of the company's knee bracing products, and (3) enhance the company's ability to differentiate and market its novel technologies. The project will result in the development of plans for a new product(s) and feature roadmap, which will guide the ongoing and future work of the company's R&D team.

Youth - Business Systems Analyst of Operations to Create and Improve Process Documents with an Emphasis on Inventory Management$26.5Kvalue2021start2022end

This project involves hiring a 2020 Bachelor's graduate of Science in Health Promotion from Dalhousie University to become the firm's Operations Analyst. She will be focused on developing and improving Spring Loaded Technology's inventory management, procurement, and accounting process documentation. Under the supervision of the Business Operations Manager, the analyst will become the overseer of all inventory management processes. Spring Loaded has begun scaling in size and the Operations Analyst will be responsible for determining areas for operational improvement, proposing solutions, and e

Spring Loaded$10.5Kvalue2020start2020end

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

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency12agreements$4.8Mvalue6programs
  • Atlantic Innovation Fund (AIF) - II
  • Business Development Program
  • REGI - Business Scale-Up and Prod (Jobs and Growth)
  • REGI - Business Scale-up and Productivity
  • BDP - Productivity and Business Skills
  • REGI - Productivity and Business Skills

All grants from Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

National Research Council Canada15agreements$1.9Mvalue3programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
  • CanExport SMEs

All grants from National Research Council Canada

Employment and Social Development Canada1agreements$10.5Kvalue1programs

Years

20251agreements$30.0Kvalue1programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
20241agreements$30.0Kvalue1programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
20231agreements$470Kvalue1programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
20221agreements$500Kvalue1programs
  • REGI - Business Scale-Up and Prod (Jobs and Growth)
20214agreements$641Kvalue4programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
  • REGI - Business Scale-up and Productivity
  • CanExport SMEs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
20205agreements$225Kvalue5programs
  • REGI - Business Scale-up and Productivity
  • REGI - Productivity and Business Skills
  • CanExport SMEs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20193agreements$107Kvalue3programs
  • REGI - Productivity and Business Skills
  • CanExport SMEs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
20182agreements$510Kvalue2programs
  • Business Development Program
  • BDP - Productivity and Business Skills
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20171agreements$2.5Mvalue1programs
  • Atlantic Innovation Fund (AIF) - II
20152agreements$535Kvalue1programs
  • Business Development Program
20144agreements$668Kvalue1programs
  • BDP - Productivity and Business Skills
20133agreements$513Kvalue2programs
  • Business Development Program
  • BDP - Productivity and Business Skills

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.