The Strategic Aerospace and Defence Initiative (SADI) has issued 57 federal grants, totaling $2,075,161,339, primarily through Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada. Top recipients of these funds include Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp., CAE Inc., and Bombardier Inc. (as Bombardier Aviation).
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Strategic Aerospace and Defence Initiative
SaveTotal Grants
57
Total Amount
$2.1B
Provinces Served
6
Top Recipients by Funding Amount
| # | Recipient | Grants | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. | 3 | $687.9M |
| 2 | CAE Inc. | 2 | $500.0M |
| 3 | Bombardier Inc. as represented by Bombardier Aviation | 1 | $252.5M |
| 4 | Wescam Inc. | 3 | $225.0M |
| 5 | Heroux-Devtek Inc | 2 | $75.9M |
| 6 | UrtheCast Corp. | 3 | $52.7M |
| 7 | CMC Electronics Inc. | 1 | $52.3M |
| 8 | Magellan Aerospace Limited | 1 | $43.4M |
| 9 | Diamond D-Jet Corporation(DDJ) | 1 | $19.6M |
| 10 | 2154331 CANADA INC | 1 | $18.6M |
| 11 | Norsat International Inc. | 2 | $15.3M |
| 12 | Avcorp Industries Inc. | 4 | $14.9M |
| 13 | Thales Canada Inc. | 1 | $13.0M |
| 14 | BelAir Networks Inc. | 1 | $9.7M |
| 15 | NGRAIN (Canada) Corporation | 1 | $9.5M |
| 16 | EMS Technologies Canada, Ltd. | 1 | $8.7M |
| 17 | GMA Cover, ULC | 1 | $8.6M |
| 18 | ASCO Aerospace Canada Ltd. | 1 | $7.7M |
| 19 | PCI Geomatics Enterprises Inc. | 1 | $7.7M |
| 20 | Bluedrop Performance Learning Inc | 1 | $7.6M |
Geographic Distribution by Province
| Province / Territory | Grants | Total Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| QC | 10 | $1.6B | 76% |
| ON | 27 | $361.8M | 17% |
| BC | 15 | $106.2M | 5% |
| AB | 2 | $11.5M | 1% |
| NL | 1 | $7.6M | 0% |
| NB | 2 | $972.9K | 0% |
Recent Grants
Recipient
Amount
Year
Purpose
Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp.
$300.0M
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Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp.
$300.0M
--
Bombardier Inc. as represented by Bombardier Aviation
$252.5M
--
Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp.
$87.9M
--
Magellan Aerospace Limited
$43.4M
--
UrtheCast Corp.
$17.6M
--
UrtheCast Corp.
$17.6M
--
UrtheCast Corp.
$17.6M
--
Norsat International Inc.
$9.3M
--
Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp.
$300.0M--
Advanced Engine Technology Industrial Research and Pre-Competitive Development Program (AETIP)
Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp.
$300.0M--
Pre Competitive Engine Technology Development Program for Gas Turbine Engine Applications II (PGTA II)
Bombardier Inc. as represented by Bombardier Aviation
$252.5M--
The Global 7000 Development project introduces a new family of business aircraft, comprised of the largest cabin and lon...
CAE Inc.
$250.0M--
Innovate
CAE Inc.
$250.0M--
Project Falcon
Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp.
$87.9M--
Advanced Engine Technology Industrial Research and Pre-Competitive Development Program (AETIP)
Wescam Inc.
$75.0M--
Next Generation Surveillance and Targeting Systems
Wescam Inc.
$75.0M--
Next Generation Surveillance and Targeting Systems
Wescam Inc.
$75.0M--
Next Generation Surveillance and Targeting Systems
CMC Electronics Inc.
$52.3M--
FronTier, an Integrated Cockpit and Communications System.
Heroux-Devtek Inc
$49.0M--
Intégration et Conception de trains d'atterrissage
Magellan Aerospace Limited
$43.4M--
JSF - Development & Industrialization of Manufacturing for F-35 JSF Program
Heroux-Devtek Inc
$27.0M--
Projet d'investissement du nouveaux trains d'atterrissage
Diamond D-Jet Corporation(DDJ)
$19.6M--
Diamond D-Jet Program
2154331 CANADA INC
$18.6M--
Flight Simulation Products Research and Development Project
UrtheCast Corp.
$17.6M--
Next Generation Space and Ground Processing System for Web-Based Distribution of Earth Observation Data Products from Du...
UrtheCast Corp.
$17.6M--
Next Generation Space and Ground Processing System for Web-Based Distribution of Earth Observation Data Products from Du...
UrtheCast Corp.
$17.6M--
Next Generation Space and Ground Processing System for Web-Based Distribution of Earth Observation Data Products from Du...
Thales Canada Inc.
$13.0M--
Fly-By-Wire Flight Control System
BelAir Networks Inc.
$9.7M--
802.11 MIMO Radio Technology with Advanced Security
NGRAIN (Canada) Corporation
$9.5M--
JSF - 3D Tool & Application Platform
Norsat International Inc.
$9.3M--
Consecutio Project - Next Generation of Portable Satellite Terminals
EMS Technologies Canada, Ltd.
$8.7M--
Next Generation Mobile Satellite Communications
GMA Cover, ULC
$8.6M--
Next Generation Camouflage (NGC)
ASCO Aerospace Canada Ltd.
$7.7M--
JSF - Development of Structural Components for the Lockheed F35
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