The Enabling Small Modular Reactors Program has awarded 15 federal grants totaling $28,553,579. Top recipients include THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN ONTARIO, NUCLEAR WASTE MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION, and CANADIAN NUCLEAR LABORATORIES LTD. Natural Resources Canada is the primary department administering these grants.
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Enabling Small Modular Reactors Program
SaveTotal Grants
15
Total Amount
$28.6M
Provinces Served
5
Top Recipients by Funding Amount
| # | Recipient | Grants | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN ONTARIO | 1 | $5.0M |
| 2 | NUCLEAR WASTE MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION | 1 | $3.8M |
| 3 | CANADIAN NUCLEAR LABORATORIES LTD. | 1 | $3.5M |
| 4 | SASKATCHEWAN INDUSTRIAL AND MINING SUPPLIERS' ASSOCIATION | 1 | $2.8M |
| 5 | PRODIGY CLEAN ENERGY LTD. | 1 | $2.8M |
| 6 | CHEMETICS INC. | 1 | $2.1M |
| 7 | NORTH SHORE MI'KMAQ TRIBAL COUNCIL | 1 | $2.1M |
| 8 | THE GOVERNORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA | 1 | $1.7M |
| 9 | OPPORTUNITIES NEW BRUNSWICK | 1 | $1.1M |
| 10 | UNIVERSITY OF REGINA | 1 | $941.7K |
| 11 | QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY AT KINGSTON | 1 | $935.5K |
| 12 | CANADIAN STANDARDS ASSOCIATION | 1 | $925.0K |
| 13 | ORGANIZATION OF CANADIAN NUCLEAR INDUSTRIES | 1 | $543.0K |
| 14 | CALIAN LTD. | 1 | $261.5K |
| 15 | KINECTRICS INC. | 1 | $126.5K |
Geographic Distribution by Province
| Province / Territory | Grants | Total Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| ON | 9 | $17.2M | 60% |
| SK | 2 | $3.8M | 13% |
| NB | 2 | $3.2M | 11% |
| QC | 1 | $2.8M | 10% |
| AB | 1 | $1.7M | 6% |
Recent Grants
Recipient
Amount
Year
Purpose
THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN ONTARIO
$5.0M
--
NUCLEAR WASTE MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION
$3.8M
--
CANADIAN NUCLEAR LABORATORIES LTD.
$3.5M
--
SASKATCHEWAN INDUSTRIAL AND MINING SUPPLIERS' ASSOCIATION
$2.8M
--
PRODIGY CLEAN ENERGY LTD.
$2.8M
--
CHEMETICS INC.
$2.1M
--
NORTH SHORE MI'KMAQ TRIBAL COUNCIL
$2.1M
--
THE GOVERNORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA
$1.7M
--
OPPORTUNITIES NEW BRUNSWICK
$1.1M
--
UNIVERSITY OF REGINA
$941.7K
--
QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY AT KINGSTON
$935.5K
--
CANADIAN STANDARDS ASSOCIATION
$925.0K
--
ORGANIZATION OF CANADIAN NUCLEAR INDUSTRIES
$543.0K
--
CALIAN LTD.
$261.5K
--
KINECTRICS INC.
$126.5K
--
THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN ONTARIO
$5.0M--
To investigate the properties and performance of TRISO-based used fuel to advance the management, characterization, and ...
NUCLEAR WASTE MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION
$3.8M--
To enhance the compatibility of the NWMO's Adaptive Phased Management (APM) program with small modular reactor (SMR) fue...
CANADIAN NUCLEAR LABORATORIES LTD.
$3.5M--
To develop guidelines for implementing advanced manufacturing technologies in the Canadian nuclear industry, to develop ...
SASKATCHEWAN INDUSTRIAL AND MINING SUPPLIERS' ASSOCIATION
$2.8M--
To evaluate the capabilities of the existing supply chain in Saskatchewan, including Indigenous suppliers, and identify ...
PRODIGY CLEAN ENERGY LTD.
$2.8M--
To complete a TNPP system-level design meeting regulatory requirements for manufacturing and operation that is viable fo...
CHEMETICS INC.
$2.1M--
To develop capacity in becoming a nuclear qualified pressure vessel and finished equipment supplier, by conducting resea...
NORTH SHORE MI'KMAQ TRIBAL COUNCIL
$2.1M--
To study and develop robust supply chains in Canada for SMR manufacturing, while anchoring elements of the SMR supply ch...
THE GOVERNORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA
$1.7M--
To design and process novel high-temperature corrosion-resistant material using additive manufacturing solutions.
OPPORTUNITIES NEW BRUNSWICK
$1.1M--
Define SMR modularization strategies and technical requirements for an R&D lifecycle.
UNIVERSITY OF REGINA
$941.7K--
To provide a comprehensive assessment of siting, transportation, and containment related to the development of an interm...
QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY AT KINGSTON
$935.5K--
To study the potential degradation of fuel waste forms during dry storage, to develop capacity to assess the impact of a...
CANADIAN STANDARDS ASSOCIATION
$925.0K--
Inform and accelerate the development of standards related to the small modular reactor supply chain and managing radioa...
ORGANIZATION OF CANADIAN NUCLEAR INDUSTRIES
$543.0K--
Develop a National Ready4SMR program to determine procurement risk due to technological gaps on Canada's Small Modular R...
CALIAN LTD.
$261.5K--
To provide a guidance document to small modular reactor (SMR) vendors and planned owners or operators in Canada, that ou...
KINECTRICS INC.
$126.5K--
To investigate the feasibility of disposing of C-14 by recovering it from radioactive wastes and engage with stakeholder...
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