Stoko Design Inc.: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Vancouver|Vancouver, BC · grants and contributions register · Vancouver Centre

Stoko Design Inc.: federal grants and contributions: 14 agreements; $2.4M value; 2 departments; 6 programs.

Assay record ASY-CA-1BKNB0F0NW · Cite as: Assay Systems, “Stoko Design Inc.: federal grants and contributions”, https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/r/stoko-design-inc/

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14agreements
$2.4Mvalue
2departments
6programs

Largest agreements

K-Line Improvement and Expansion$750Kvalue2021start2023end

The proposed project supports improvement developments in design and manufacturing, and product line expansion, of the Firm's athletic apparel products.

Technical Knit Prototype Development$523Kvalue2019start2021end

The proposed project supports Embrace Orthopaedics Inc.’s continued development of a technical knit prototype of their knee support garment. The primary goal is to create a functional prototype using technical knitting machines and validate the prototype’s mechanical efficacy.

Business Innovation – refine market demographics and reach to increase revenue across summer and seasonal transition markets$467Kvalue2023start2025end

Business innovation project to experiment with digital marketing strategies to leverage non-seasonal product-market fit and scalability by establishing marketing strategy, scalable multi-channel product education resources, and integrated systems capable of supporting scale up of manufacturing and sales.

Experimentation to optimize business processes in supportive apparel$300Kvalue2025start2026end

This project will test hypotheses and experiment with new mechanisms to design and optimize a repeatable and scalable business process, which may result in new business methods that support international market diversification of supportive apparel

Business Innovation – improve search engine optimization and exposure marketing to increase direct-to-consumer revenue$144Kvalue2022start2023end

Business innovation project to experiment with digital marketing strategies focused on search engine optimization improvements and optimization of exposure marketing to increase qualified web traffic, improve conversion rate, and reduce customer acquisition costs.

Innovation Assistance Program$50.8Kvalue2020start2020end

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.

ICAP 2022 – International Co-Innovation Action Program$50.0Kvalue2022start2023end

The Project will support the Firm to identify co-innovation partners who understand market trends, consumers, buying patterns, and medical device regulations in target markets in the European Union.

YOUTH: Product testing and validation$30.0Kvalue2022start2023end

The project will support prototype testing and validation of new product concepts.

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Stoko Design Inc.-2022-2023-994672$30.0Kvalue2022start2023end

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.

YOUTH - Limited Release Prototype Construction and Manufacturing$20.0Kvalue2019start2020end

The graduate will be working with the lead designer and will participate in completion of the first prototype manufacturing run, developing and refining internal sewing procedures and manufacturing procedures, and implementing internal prototype and testing documentation procedures.

Product Launch - Sales, Marketing, & Branding$20.0Kvalue2020start2021end

This project supports the sales, marketing and brand strategy leading up to and following the Firm's product launch.

IP Assist: Intellectual Property Strategy Engagement$19.8Kvalue2023start2023end

The project will support development of intellectual property capacity within the firm.

Stoko$12.3Kvalue2020start2021end

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.

Stoko Design Inc$0value2021start2022end

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 Canada12agreements$2.4Mvalue5programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
  • Innovation Assistance Program
  • CanExport SMEs

All grants from National Research Council Canada

Employment and Social Development Canada2agreements$12.3Kvalue1programs

Years

20251agreements$300Kvalue1programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program
20232agreements$487Kvalue1programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
20224agreements$254Kvalue3programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
  • CanExport SMEs
20212agreements$750Kvalue2programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20203agreements$83.1Kvalue3programs
  • Innovation Assistance Program
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20192agreements$543Kvalue2programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment 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.