SubC Control Limited: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Clarenville|Clarenville, NL · grants and contributions register · Bonavista–Burin–Trinity

SubC Control Limited: federal grants and contributions: 26 agreements; $2.7M value; 2 departments; 11 programs.

Assay record ASY-CA-0TS30SP1X5 · Cite as: Assay Systems, “SubC Control Limited: federal grants and contributions”, https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/r/subc-control-limited/

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26agreements
$2.7Mvalue
2departments
11programs

Largest agreements

207214$500Kvalue2017start2019end

Acquire equipment and undertake renovations and training & commercialization activities

Ultra-High Definition Deep-Ocean Camera System with Advanced Image Correction and Machine Learning$491Kvalue2018start2020end

The Firm’s goal is to create groundbreaking world-class vision systems that autonomously collect ultra-high resolution video footage and image data. This project will support the design and development of a new wave of advanced products that autonomously collect video and image data; significantly processes data prior to transmission and offer state-of-the-art image enhancement, calibration, machine learning, and machine vision capabilities.

Development of SubC Next-Gen Imaging Technology: High-Spec Camera Systems and Software for Defence and Dual-Use Applications$400Kvalue2026start2028end

SubC Imaging is developing an advanced computational imaging platform to support the next generation of autonomous underwater operations. This project focuses on architecting a secure hardware and software core capable of real-time edge intelligence and modular sensor integration. Designed for the rigorous demands of the global defense and science sectors, the platform will provide unprecedented data clarity and reliability in complex environments.

221935$368Kvalue2023start2023end

Support the commercial launch of an innovative towed camera system

Development of a Full Camera System Suite for Marine Industrial and Aquaculture Applications$250Kvalue2021start2022end

The overall goal of this project is to create groundbreaking world-class vision systems that autonomously collect ultra-high resolution video footage and image data. The products and systems developed will offer various features while also providing reliability and ease of use in the process.

Market Intelligence - Offshore Rapid Digital Imaging Inspection System$64.2Kvalue2023start2024end

This project will help provide more strategic investment into research and development (R&D), SubC Imaging will visit manufacturers and users of remotely operated underwater vehicles (ROV's), autonomous underwater vehicles (AUV's) and unmanned surface vehicles (USV's). The purpose is to gather market intelligence of what types of enhancements to camera hardware and software are being requested and what current limitations are creating barriers regarding Offshore Rapid Digital Imaging Inspection Systems.

Development of Viperfish + Secure Cloud Streaming$51.4Kvalue2023start2023end

The Viperfish + Secure Cloud solution is a 100% weather proof system, capable of providing real-time secure video streaming from anywhere between earth’s atmosphere to 500 metres in depth. Using cutting edge streaming technologies, it will enable the lowest possible latency from anywhere in the world. The primary goal of the Viperfish is to provide a system that can be integrated into ROVs, AUVs, USVs, ships, buoys, autonomous monitoring stations, and diver operations. Due to its small size and robust housing, the Viperfish camera will be able to easily attach to any vehicle, device or monitor

213105$50.0Kvalue2019start2020end

Enhance business development capabilities to support revenue growth efforts

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222616$50.0Kvalue2023start2024end

Increase international business development capabilities to support revenue growth

226496$50.0Kvalue2024start2025end

Engage expertise to support efforts to enhance human resources and sales processes

Investigate AI Adoption$50.0Kvalue2025start2026end

The purpose of the project is to develop AI image contextualization and keyword / tag generation for SubC’s technology. If it is proven that the integration of AI in existing products can generate revenue, it would become an added feature in the company software, similar to how the streaming service is currently offered.

ICAP 2025 –UK and the Netherlands– International Co-Innovation Action Plan$50.0Kvalue2026start2026end

This International Co-Innovation Action Program (ICAP) project will prepare the firm to enter into future international co-innovation work in the UK and the Netherlands. SubC Imaging is a subsea imaging equipment and software company and are looking to identify co-innovation partners who can integrate technology into their delivery systems and provide customers with a more efficient inspection experience that are interested in the subsea inspection market.

SubC Inspector Software for Underwater Data and Image Acquistion Systems$49.9Kvalue2018start2018end

Optimize the inspection workflow of personnel working in a remote underwater environment. The user interface will configure itself based on the device connected, giving a platform specific set of controls to conduct an inspection.

Develop a Cloud-Based Service to Stream Live Video Via the Internet.$49.9Kvalue2019start2020end

Funding will be utilized to enable SubC to develop SubC Streaming, a cloud-based service that delivers high-quality live video and audio to the customer's browser using WebRTC and the SubC Digital Video Recorder + Overlay (DVRO).

199047$49.5Kvalue2011start2012end

Hire a qualified director of sales and marketing

227979$46.5Kvalue2025start2026end

Engage expertise to support business development activities that target new markets

205516$43.1Kvalue2015start2016end

Hire an employee to fill a skills gap

SubC Control Limited-2026-2027-1042499$39.0Kvalue2026start2027end

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.

SubC Control Limited-2024-2025-1025470$27.5Kvalue2024start2025end

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.

218513$16.5Kvalue2021start2022end

Engage expertise to guide and train employees to improve business development techniques

Youth-Green - Quality Control and Waste Reduction$10.0Kvalue2018start2018end

A quality control project that will assess testing and supplier performance while aiding in the reduction of waste.

Youth-Green - Quality Assurance and Inventory Control$10.0Kvalue2018start2018end

Improvement of product quality assurance procedures by running quality control and reliability testing on units. An inventory control procedure will also be implemented to ensure greater efficiency.

Youth Green - Auto Detect Measurements$10.0Kvalue2019start2019end

Bug testing and refinement of internal testing beta program with the intent of porting the capabilities to the SubC Dive Player. The goal is to have a one-stop media review tool for clients.

198228$7.1Kvalue2011start2011end

Hire a consultant to prepare a business plan

Development of 4K Diver Camera System$0value2017start2018end

The 4K Diver System will be a portable, diver operated, neutrally buoyant, ergonomic, camera and light system designed around a full 4K machine vision camera system.

Youth-Green - Power Supply Unit (PCU) Automated Testing$0value2018start2018end

The power supply unit (PSU) automated testing project will streamline the quality control process, therefore avoiding additional rework and unnecessary waste.

Departments

National Research Council Canada16agreements$1.6Mvalue6programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program
  • CanExport
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Green Youth Employment Program
  • CanExport SME
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program

All grants from National Research Council Canada

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency10agreements$1.2Mvalue5programs
  • Business Development Program
  • REGI - Business Scale-up and Productivity
  • REGI - Strategic Growth Initiative (SGI)
  • BDP - Productivity and Business Skills
  • REGI - Productivity and Business Skills

All grants from Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

Years

20263agreements$489Kvalue2programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program
  • CanExport
20252agreements$96.5Kvalue2programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
  • REGI - Strategic Growth Initiative (SGI)
20242agreements$77.5Kvalue2programs
  • REGI - Strategic Growth Initiative (SGI)
  • CanExport SME
20234agreements$533Kvalue3programs
  • REGI - Business Scale-up and Productivity
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
  • REGI - Strategic Growth Initiative (SGI)
20212agreements$266Kvalue2programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
  • REGI - Productivity and Business Skills
20193agreements$110Kvalue3programs
  • REGI - Productivity and Business Skills
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Green Youth Employment Program
20185agreements$561Kvalue2programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Green Youth Employment Program
20172agreements$500Kvalue2programs
  • Business Development Program
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
20151agreements$43.1Kvalue1programs
  • BDP - Productivity and Business Skills
20112agreements$56.6Kvalue1programs
  • 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.