Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada · Contribution program
Technology Demonstration Program
-foster the growth of a competitive, knowledge-based Canadian economy through the implementation of large scale technology demonstration projects stimulating a concentration of technology development in priority areas with significant potential for broad based and long-term economic benefits; and-become the basis for the next-generation of manufacturing, technical capabilities and services in Canada, and generate material economic benefits for Canada in the longer term.
- Total value
- $158M
- Agreements
- 3
- Aug 2014 to Dec 2017
- Median agreement
- $54M
- Typical range
- $51.8M–$54M
- the middle half of agreements
Federal grants and contributions, agreements starting Jan 2006 to Oct 2026, each counted once at its latest amended value. Source: Treasury Board proactive disclosure, published October 11, 2026.
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Who got it
Organizations with the most funding under this program.
| Recipient | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Bombardier Aerospace | 1 | $54M |
| MDA Systems Ltd. | 1 | $54M |
| Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited | 1 | $49.5M |
By year
Agreements by the year they started.
| Year | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | $54M |
| 2015 | 1 | $54M |
| 2017 | 1 | $49.5M |
By province
By type of recipient
As the department classified the recipient.
| Recipient type | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| For-profit organizations | 3 | $158M |
Industries funded
Where the department recorded an industry code (NAICS). Most agreements have none.
| Industry group | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Support activities for air transportation | 1 | $54M |
| Aerospace product and parts manufacturing | 1 | $49.5M |
Latest agreements
| Start | Recipient | What for | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited | Contribution | $49,500,000 |
| May 2015 | Bombardier Aerospace | Contribution | $54,000,000 |
| Aug 2014 | MDA Systems Ltd. | Contribution | $54,000,000 |