vrCAVE Inc.: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Edmonton|Edmonton, AB · grants and contributions register · Edmonton Strathcona

vrCAVE Inc.: federal grants and contributions: 19 agreements; $1.1M value; 2 departments; 6 programs.

Assay record ASY-CA-1WCUHBD1FR · Cite as: Assay Systems, “vrCAVE Inc.: federal grants and contributions”, https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/r/vrcave-inc/

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19agreements
$1.1Mvalue
2departments
6programs

Largest agreements

Researching and developing large scale multi-user content for the Oculus Quest$332Kvalue2019start2021end

Announced at Oculus Connect 5, the Oculus Quest is the latest headset from Oculus. This new product boasts several advantages over the previous generation of the chip-powered headset, and could represent a massive step forward for the capabilities of our platform.  The primary advantage is that the end-user cost of the headset is significantly lower than other virtual reality headsets, and could open brand new opportunities thanks to its portability. There are several unknowns in regards to what will be needed to utilize the full capabilities of the new hardware, as well as several technical c

Development of an AI Automation Engine for the Location-Based Entertainment Industry.$200Kvalue2026start2027end

This project involves the development of a proprietary, AI automation engine with built-in marketing and sales intelligence engine designed specifically for the location-based entertainment industry.

Porting the vrCAVE Platform to the Vive Focus 3 Headset$79.2Kvalue2022start2023end

vrCAVE will port our existing vrCAVE Library and Lite platforms to a new headset platform: the VIVE Focus 3 and optimizing the user experience to be as seamless as possible on the new headset.

Experimentation to Optimize Business Processes in Virtual Reality Entertainment$71.3Kvalue2025start2026end

This project will test hypotheses and experiment with new mechanisms to design (or optimize) a repeatable and scalable business process, which may result in new business methods in virtual reality entertainment.

Business Innovation: Marketing / Sales Funnel Optimization$53.4Kvalue2022start2023end

Improve the selling and marketing of vrCAVE’s Virtual Reality Escape Rooms.

Upgrade to vrCave Library Platform$50.0Kvalue2018start2019end

The current vrCAVE Library platform is a proprietary VR software layer that allows the seamless tracking of multiple users in the same physical space. New VR hardware is now available that boasts several advantages over the previous generation of hardware, and could represent a massive step forward for the capabilities of our platform. The goal of this project is to develop a software system that leverages and extends the capabilities of the new hardware to increase vrCAVE's competitive edge in the virtual reality entertainment market.

IP Assist: China Expansion$49.8Kvalue2026start2026end

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

AI Tools Pilots$49.0Kvalue2024start2025end

The Project will support pilot testing of AI strategies, determine target architecture and quantitative technical objectives for implementation of an AI solution.

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VRCAVE INC.-2021-2022-969615$38.2Kvalue2021start2021end

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.

vrCAVE Inc.-2026-2027-1041635$30.0Kvalue2026start2026end

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.

vrCAVE Inc.-2025-2026-1031614$27.0Kvalue2025start2026end

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.

vrCAVE Inc.-2024-2025-1019791$26.0Kvalue2024start2025end

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.

Export VR Escape Rooms to France & UK$25.1Kvalue2020start2021end

The project involves planning, development, and execution of marketing collateral in a blitz to capture an open VR market. All of the content will be digital for quick roll out, rapid iteration, and quantifiable KPIs.

VRCAVE INC.-2022-2023-996067$25.0Kvalue2022start2023end

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.

VRCAVE INC.-2021-2022-981796$20.0Kvalue2021start2022end

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.

IP Assist: Intellectual Property Strategy Engagement$20.0Kvalue2022start2023end

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

vrCAVE Inc.-2023-2024-1004406$12.0Kvalue2023start2023end

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$10.0Kvalue2022start2022end

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

vrCAVE$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 Canada18agreements$1.1Mvalue5programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program
  • CanExport SME
  • CanExport SMEs
  • CanExport

All grants from National Research Council Canada

Employment and Social Development Canada1agreements$0value1programs

Years

20263agreements$280Kvalue2programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program
  • CanExport
20252agreements$98.3Kvalue2programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
  • CanExport SME
20242agreements$75.0Kvalue2programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
  • CanExport SME
20231agreements$12.0Kvalue1programs
  • CanExport SME
20225agreements$188Kvalue2programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
  • CanExport SME
20213agreements$58.2Kvalue2programs
  • CanExport SMEs
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20201agreements$25.1Kvalue1programs
  • CanExport SMEs
20191agreements$332Kvalue1programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
20181agreements$50.0Kvalue1programs
  • 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.