Horizon Aircraft’s total NSERC federal funding reaches over $3.4M 

TORONTO — In collaboration with its partners, Horizon Aircraft has received a $450k grant from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) of Canada’s Applied Research and Development (ARD) program, bringing total NSERC federal funding for the company’s collaborative initiatives to over $3.4 million.

Fleming College and Ontario Tech University will support Horizon Aircraft’s hybrid-electric eVTOL development through a multi-year NSERC-funded collaboration, contributing expertise in applied engineering and advanced manufacturing.

“I am grateful for the Canadian government’s continued support of Horizon Aircraft,” said Brandon Robinson, CEO of Horizon Aircraft. “Canada’s continued support demonstrates the recognition of the strategic importance of cutting-edge aerospace development and that it is clearly looking to build upon that national strength. This support has accelerated our ability to attract and retain skilled workers, develop world-class innovative technologies, and bolster Canadian industry.”

Horizon Aircraft says it has recently completed a fan-in-wing transition flight using its HOVR wing technology and is reportedly building a piloted, full-scale hybrid-electric VTOL prototype.