C-COM Receives FABrIC Semiconductor Funding
C-COM Satellite Systems (OTCQB: CYSNF) has secured a $412,550 funding grant from ISED Canada under the CMC/FABrIC program, a $223 million initiative focused on Canada's semiconductor future. The company is collaborating with MMSENSE Technologies, which received a $497,650 grant, for developing next-generation integrated circuits for Ka-band electronically steered phased array antennas and satellite IoT applications.
The project, with a total investment of $2.46 million over two years, aims to develop high-efficiency beamforming ICs and intelligent beam-forming antenna modules. This initiative positions C-COM to enter a new vertical market with multi-billion dollar potential while enhancing their Ka-band semiconductor IC technology capabilities.
C-COM Satellite Systems (OTCQB: CYSNF) ha ottenuto una contributo finanziario di 412.550 dollari da ISED Canada nell'ambito del programma CMC/FABrIC, un'iniziativa da 223 milioni di dollari focalizzata sul futuro dei semiconduttori in Canada. L'azienda collabora con MMSENSE Technologies, che ha ricevuto un finanziamento di 497.650 dollari, per sviluppare circuiti integrati di nuova generazione per antenne a matrice a fase elettronica steerate nella banda Ka e applicazioni IoT satellitari.
Il progetto, con un investimento totale di 2,46 milioni di dollari in due anni, mira a sviluppare circuiti integrati per beamforming ad alta efficienza e moduli antenna intelligenti per beam-forming. Questa iniziativa posiziona C-COM per entrare in un nuovo mercato verticale con un potenziale di miliardi di dollari, migliorando al contempo le capacit脿 tecnologiche dei loro circuiti integrati a semiconduttore per la banda Ka.
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C-COM Satellite Systems (OTCQB : CYSNF) a obtenu une subvention de financement de 412 550 $ de la part d'ISED Canada dans le cadre du programme CMC/FABrIC, une initiative de 223 millions de dollars ax茅e sur l'avenir des semi-conducteurs au Canada. L'entreprise collabore avec MMSENSE Technologies, qui a re莽u une subvention de 497 650 $, pour d茅velopper des circuits int茅gr茅s de nouvelle g茅n茅ration pour des antennes 脿 r茅seau 脿 commande de phase 茅lectronique en bande Ka et des applications IoT par satellite.
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C-COM Satellite Systems (OTCQB: CYSNF) hat eine F枚rderzusage in H枚he von 412.550 US-Dollar von ISED Kanada im Rahmen des CMC/FABrIC-Programms erhalten, einer 223 Millionen US-Dollar-Initiative, die sich auf die Zukunft der Halbleiter in Kanada konzentriert. Das Unternehmen arbeitet mit MMSENSE Technologies zusammen, das eine F枚rderung von 497.650 US-Dollar erhalten hat, um integrierte Schaltkreise der n盲chsten Generation f眉r elektronisch gesteuerte Phased-Array-Antennen im Ka-Band und Satelliten-IoT-Anwendungen zu entwickeln.
Das Projekt mit einer Gesamtinvestition von 2,46 Millionen US-Dollar 眉ber zwei Jahre zielt darauf ab, hocheffiziente Beamforming-ICs und intelligente Beamforming-Antennenmodule zu entwickeln. Diese Initiative positioniert C-COM, um in einen neuen vertikalen Markt mit einem Potenzial von mehreren Milliarden Dollar einzutreten und gleichzeitig ihre technologischen F盲higkeiten bei Ka-Band-Halbleiter-ICs zu verbessern.
- Secured $412,550 in government funding over 2 years
- Total project investment of $2.46 million indicates significant scale
- Entry into new vertical market with multi-billion dollar potential
- Development of proprietary Ka-band semiconductor IC technology
- Strategic collaboration with MMSENSE Technologies
- Two-year development timeline before potential commercialization
- Significant R&D investment required for project completion
Ottawa, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - July 8, 2025) - C-COM Satellite Systems Inc., (TSXV: CMI) (OTCQB: CYSNF) a leading global provider of commercial grade mobile auto-deploying satellite antenna systems, announced today that it has been awarded
Managed by CMC Microsystems, FABrIC is a five-year,
The project entitled "High Efficiency Beamforming IC and Intelligent Beam-forming Antenna Modules for Satellite IoT and ESA Terminals" aims to develop next generation integrated circuits which will be used in the C-COM designed Ka-band electronically steered phased array antennas as well as for satellite based IoT applications. C-COM is collaborating with MMSENSE Technologies Inc., who was also awarded a funding grant of
This project was one of the total of 5 awarded to companies based in the province of Ontario. The total investment by all parties in this project is
"We are grateful to FABrIC, CMC Microsystems and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) for this financial assistance," said Dr. Leslie Klein, President and CEO of C-COM Satellite Systems Inc. "This grant will allow C-COM to enter a new vertical market with a market potential of multiple billions of dollars and at the same time provide the company with its own enhanced Ka-band semiconductor IC technology, which will make our flat panel electronically steered antennas more cost effective and better performing."
"We are excited to collaborate with C-COM on advancing Canada's presence in emerging satellite communication markets," said Dr. Mohammad-Reza Nezhad-Ahmadi, CEO of MMSENSE Technologies Inc.
"FABrIC funding enables both MMSENSE and C-COM to accelerate the development of high-efficiency, low-power-consumption, and cost-effective Ka-band beamforming ICs, antenna modules, and Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) solutions. This support strengthens our ability to scale engineering efforts, move quickly from prototypes to demonstration systems, and lay the foundation for commercial deployment in satellite connectivity applications."
8-Chanel Beamformer Tx and Rx Integrated Circuit
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About FABrIC:
Mandated to secure Canada's future in semiconductors. FABrIC lowers barriers faced by Canadian companies developing semiconductor manufacturing processes and internet-connected products and services for export into global markets. Focused on four core technologies: quantum, photonics, compound semiconductors and MEMS, it offers targeted funding for Fabrication Process and Product Development. Its training, IP registry and repository, design and prototyping services and Quantum Readiness programs support innovation and revitalize the domestic ecosystem.
FABrIC forcefully connects the semiconductor sector into Canada's major industrial performers: advanced manufacturing, agriculture, aerospace & defence, the auto sector, cleantech, MedTech and mining & natural resources to amplify this country's economic performance. Managed by CMC MIcrosystems, FABrIC is an Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) investment.
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About C-COM Satellite Systems Inc.
C-COM Satellite Systems Inc. is a pioneer and a leading global designer, developer, and manufacturer of transportable and mobile satellite-based antenna systems. The Company has developed proprietary, auto-acquisition controller technology for rapid antenna pointing to a satellite with just the press of a button, enabling Broadband Internet via Satellite across a wide range of market applications worldwide, including regions unserved or underserved by terrestrial access technologies.
C-COM has sold more than 11,000 antenna systems, in over 100 countries, through a dedicated dealer network that provides service to a wide range of vertical markets such as Oil and Gas Exploration, Military Communications, Disaster Management, SNG, Emergency Communications, Cellular Backhaul, Telemedicine, Mobile Education, Government Services, Mobile Banking, and others. The Company's iNetVu® brand is synonymous with high quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
C-COM is in final stages of satellite testing and manufacturing of a potentially revolutionary Ka-band, electronically steerable, modular, conformal, flat panel phased array antenna. C-COM has developed this unique multi-orbit antenna with the intent of providing low-cost, high-throughput mobility applications over satellite for land, airborne and maritime verticals over LEO, MEO and GEO satellite constellations. Another significant project underway at C-COM is the development of an Analog Beamforming Integrated Circuit, which is progressing well and is expected to enter the testing phase by the middle of this year. These BFICs will be used in the manufacturing of all our ESA antennas with the intent to significantly reduce their cost and improve their performance.
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iNetVu® is a registered trademark of C-COM Satellite Systems Inc.
The Company is publicly traded on the Canadian Venture Exchange (TSXV: CMI) and on the US OTC Exchange (OTCQB: CYSNF).
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About MMSENSE:
MMSENSE Technologies Inc. is a Canadian deep-tech company based in Waterloo, Ontario, specializing in the development of low-power-consumption, cost-effective millimeter-wave beamforming ICs, high-performance antenna solutions for emerging satellite and wireless communications, and advanced imaging radar systems.
MMSENSE delivers compact, scalable hardware platforms designed to enable next-generation connectivity, sensing, and imaging. The company supports the growth of Canada's semiconductor and wireless innovation ecosystem through deep technical expertise, advanced technology development, and strategic industry collaboration.
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