CSMC Secures $1.2 Million NGen Grant to Advance Microreactor Manufacturing Capacity

April 20th, 2026

Canadian Strategic Missions Corporation (CSMC) has been selected as a project lead under NGen Canada's Advanced Manufacturing Technology Program (AMTP) to build advanced manufacturing capacity for nuclear microreactors, expanding access to strategically deployable, off-grid power systems.

Through the program, the federal government is providing $1.2 million, representing 40 percent of the project's total cost, with the remaining 60 percent funded by CSMC and its project partners. The funding supports a $3 million initiative focused on transitioning microreactor technology from prototype development to scalable, factory-based production.

Moving Nuclear Technology from the Lab to the Factory

In collaboration with Samuel Automation and Stern Laboratories, CSMC will develop a dedicated in-factory advanced manufacturing cell for the serial production of its LEUNR (Low Enriched Uranium Nuclear Reactor) systems. The effort marks a critical step toward delivering high-reliability microreactors designed for deployment in remote, austere, and defence-relevant environments.

This investment represents CSMC's third project supported by NGen, highlighting the company's growing role in Canada's advanced manufacturing and next-generation energy ecosystem.

"Microreactors hold enormous promise for Canada's defence, sovereignty, and energy needs—but that promise can only be realized through consistent, repeatable manufacturing," said Daniel Sax, CEO and Founder of CSMC. "This project moves us from the lab into the factory, laying the foundation for a production process capable of delivering high-performance systems at scale, while reducing costs and expanding accessibility over time. We are grateful to NGen and the Government of Canada for their confidence and support."

Supporting Defence, Sovereignty, and Energy Resilience

The announcement comes amid growing national attention on microreactor technologies. Recent remarks by Timothy Hodgson at the Canadian Nuclear Association conference highlighted the strategic importance of advanced nuclear energy, while coverage by SpaceQ underscored the role of microreactors in Canada's defence and critical infrastructure planning.

The Department of National Defence's strategic interest in off-grid nuclear power provides important context for recent federal investments in domestic microreactor manufacturing. As defence readiness, sovereignty, and remote power requirements continue to grow, scalable production capabilities such as those being developed by CSMC are increasingly viewed as essential to meeting Canada's long-term security and energy resilience objectives.

By advancing in-factory manufacturing for microreactor systems, CSMC aims to strengthen Canada's industrial base, support defence readiness, and position the country as a leader in deployable nuclear energy technologies.