Deadline Date: July 16, 2026
The National Research Council (NRC) is seeking innovative low-emission electric aviation propulsion solutions to support sustainable Arctic operations.
Focus areas, objectives, priorities, and themes include modular electric aviation engines, clean aviation technologies, reduced carbon emissions, electric propulsion systems, Arctic operational resilience, flexible aircraft integration, and sustainable aviation development.
The challenge aims to develop a modular electric aviation engine system, including motor, inverter, and controller, capable of operating across different aircraft platforms in extreme Arctic conditions. The solution should support electric, hydrogen-electric, and hybrid-electric propulsion architectures.
Proposed solutions must deliver at least 300kW continuous power, operate within 500–800 VDC, support direct propeller or fan drive, and achieve high efficiency, power density, and reliability under harsh environmental conditions.
The project should focus on aviation-ready designs with future certification potential, advanced diagnostics, fault tolerance, and scalable architectures that can support higher-power aviation systems.
Phase 2 offers funding of up to CAD 2 million for projects lasting up to 18 months. Eligible applicants must be Canadian-incorporated, for-profit small and medium-sized businesses conducting R&D activities in Canada.
For more information, visit Government of Canada.
