SPARK Microsystems Selected for CAD $1M in Government of Canada-backed FABrIC Funding

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SPARK Microsystems, a Canadian fabless semiconductor company specializing in next-generation short-range wireless communications, has been selected by FABrIC as a CAD $1 million grant recipient funded by the Government of Canada. The funding is administered by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED).

SPARK was awarded this grant through the FABrIC program’s Product Development for IoT Device Challenge, innovating made-in-Canada edge AI technologies for strategic, high-growth markets.

“AI is embedded in nearly every aspect of our daily lives – it is a major driver and enabler of the global economy. It’s also expected to be the biggest growth engine for semiconductors and sensors, from edge processors to smart sensors and beyond,” said Gordon Harling, President and CEO of CMC Microsystems, which manages FABrIC. “SPARK’s wireless technology is at the forefront of this transformation, connecting AI devices with unprecedented agility and efficiency. Technologies like SPARK’s create long-term positive impact on Canada’s economy.”

“The Canadian technology ecosystem thrives on creativity, partnership and resilience, and SPARK is honored to play a vital role,” said Fares Mubarak, Chief Executive Officer of SPARK Microsystems. “Leveraging this grant from the Government of Canada, SPARK is propelling short-range wireless technology to new performance heights for the myriad next-generation industrial and consumer devices requiring true AI-caliber connectivity.”

FABrIC is a Strategic Response Fund initiative of the Government of Canada to advance domestic capabilities in advanced semiconductor design and manufacturing. Managed by CMC Microsystems, FABrIC galvanizes national strengths in photonics, MEMS, compound semiconductors and quantum technologies, accelerating commercialization and amplifying Canada’s competitive advantages by maximizing the economic impact of its semiconductor sector.

Canada has a generational opportunity to help lead the global semiconductor market, which is estimated to grow to over USD $1 trillion by 2030. FABrIC is a five-year, CAD $217 million initiative to strengthen Canada’s future in advanced technology.

SPARK participates in the FABrIC initiative in collaboration with Canadian technology leaders in design, prototyping and manufacturing, including Motsai, Bittele Electronics and C2MI, respectively.