ThinkRF Corp.: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Kanata|Kanata, ON · grants and contributions register · Humber River–Black Creek

ThinkRF Corp.: federal grants and contributions: 14 agreements; $3.7M value; 2 departments; 6 programs.

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14agreements
$3.7Mvalue
2departments
6programs

Largest agreements

1014413$2.0Mvalue2023start2027end

To scale manufacturing, product, and business development capacity.

Advanced Low Cost RF Spectrum Sensor$435Kvalue2022start2024end

This project will produce an alpha prototype of an Advanced low-cost RF Sensor capable of addressing ultra-wideband Spectrum Monitoring capabilities while achieving industry differentiating cost and size targets. The project scope includes optimization of ThinkRF Reference Designs using advanced signal processing methods as well as the development and driving the power curve of key RF Front-end components such as mmWave filters as well as improvements to the digital signal and throughput capabilities.

EUREKA Celtic Next - C2019/2-5 AIMM (Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Massive Multiple-Input Multiple-Output)$420Kvalue2020start2022end

CELTIC project C2019/2-5 AIMM led by BT (UK). The objective of AIMM project is to develop secure and more efficient and reliable 5G communications systems for critical services in highly dense serving areas, thus enhancing the performance and robustness of mobile radio networks through utilization of AI techniques. The AI based techniques provide the ability to detect, measure and counter radio interference from unknown transmission sources to support 5G Spectral Efficiency & Performance tools as well to provide Wireless security for 5G services.

Compact-RF Sensing for National Defense$405Kvalue2026start2026end

This project will deliver a ruggedized, modular, pocket-size wideband RF sensing node for scalable, autonomous spectrum monitoring operating up to 6 GHz.

DSP for Multi-Mode Receivers$125Kvalue2018start2019end

ThinkRF will undertake the development of an embedded digital signal processing (DSP) engine for its broadband signal analyzer product line. The DSP engine will be able to accept digitized samples of radio frequency (RF) and use DSP algorithms to correct signal distortion, eliminate phase and frequency errors and compensate for other offsets in the RF signal chain. The post-processed RF signal samples will then be more readily analyzed or converted to a data stream in the end-use application. The embedded DSP engine will also enable the cloudification of ThinkRF's technology enabling the

Feasibility of Signal Classification and Rogue Base Station Detection$68.0Kvalue2026start2026end

ThinkRF will pilot AI/LLM strategies to transform structured SXM wireless-monitoring metadata into intelligent, explainable insights, notifications, and operational recommendations for interference management, rogue base-station detection, geolocation support, wireless security, and indoor/outdoor RF heatmap workflows. The project will help determine the most effective AI architecture, performance targets, and business case for integrating intelligent insight generation into the SXM product roadmap.

RF Spectrum monitoring for Defence Industry$60.0Kvalue2026start2026end

This project will assess and define the security, sourcing, and technical requirements needed to adapt a compact RF sensing product for defence applications. Work will include requirements analysis, system and component review, security and supply-chain assessment, engagement with specialized advisors, and targeted prototype and validation activities to identify gaps related to secure design, trusted components, and operational readiness. The project supports Canada’s priorities in advanced sensing, resilient digital infrastructure, and defence technology development.

Technical Feasibility of Low Cost RF Sensor$50.0Kvalue2021start2022end

This project will involve a study of current RF receiver technology with an emphasis on mmWave bands. The goal is to review the present ecosystem and to chart a technology roadmap with milestones to accelerate our platform's Time To Market.

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Opportunity Assessment of AI on ThinkRF product roadmap$37.4Kvalue2020start2020end

The Technology & Business feasibility study for AI-based Wireless Spectrum Assessment will investigate the emerging trends in Industrial IoT, 5G deployments and critical Infrastructure and how the AI / Machine Learning technology can solve new and unforeseen risks in the new and complex wireless environments. The Study will also outline the key technology challenges and solutions of the state of the art, outline the business benefits to ThinkRF to the high technology region as well as the new opportunities and safety of Canada for having a homegrown capability

ThinkRF Corp.-2026-2027-1041420$35.0Kvalue2026start2027end

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.

ThinkRF Corp.-2023-2024-1007745$30.0Kvalue2023start2024end

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.

ThinkRF Corp.-2024-2025-1020952$28.0Kvalue2024start2025end

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.

ThinkRF Corp.-2025-2026-1029844$28.0Kvalue2025start2026end

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.

IP Assist: Intellectual Property Strategy Engagement$9.9Kvalue2022start2022end

The Project will support development of intellectual property capacity within the Firm.

Departments

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario1agreements$2.0Mvalue1programs
National Research Council Canada13agreements$1.7Mvalue5programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program
  • Eureka/Eurostar
  • CanExport SME
  • CanExport

All grants from National Research Council Canada

Years

20264agreements$568Kvalue2programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program
  • CanExport
20251agreements$28.0Kvalue1programs
  • CanExport SME
20241agreements$28.0Kvalue1programs
  • CanExport SME
20232agreements$2.0Mvalue2programs
  • Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSUP)
  • CanExport SME
20222agreements$445Kvalue1programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
20211agreements$50.0Kvalue1programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
20202agreements$457Kvalue2programs
  • Eureka/Eurostar
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
20181agreements$125Kvalue1programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms

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.