Grants and Contributions

This project aims to redesign Oro’s Mechanic Body product line to keep up with evolving customer needs, with the goal of reducing productions costs and product weight while improving labour efficiency and leveraging new production technologies.

Develop a marketing approach tailored to the firm.

Electronics engineering graduate to expand current development of a suite of smart sensor devices for target client base.

GeoMate is hiring a recent graduate Cartographer through the IRAP New Graduate Program to enhance its geospatial mapping capabilities. The project focuses on developing high-accuracy 3D maps for autonomous driving (AD), urban planning, and simulation applications. The new hire will support GIS data processing, aerial imagery analysis, and vector map creation, contributing to AI-driven mapping solutions. This initiative aligns with GeoMate’s mission to advance smart city infrastructure and mobility technologies while fostering innovation in Canada’s geospatial industry.

This project develops a real-time hyperspectral analysis system for use on production conveyor belts at mining or mineral processing operations. Using visual and hyperspectral imaging with next generation onboard processing modules, it analyzes particle size, shape, volume, and material composition to detect contamination and ore grade variations. Built for harsh industrial environments, it features a rugged enclosure, with resistance to dust, moisture, chemical, shock and vibration. Running on Linux, it will be secure, stable and support MODBUS TCP and OPC UA for seamless automation. The design includes mechanical, electrical, and PCB engineering for a durable, high-performance solution that the mining industry requires.

This project aims to assess the optimal location within Crofters' facility for the installation of a new pouching line and to evaluate the technical and engineering requirements for acquiring a pouch filler tailored to Crofters' operational needs. The scope will include a comprehensive evaluation of utilities, floor structure suitability, and waste flow management integration with the existing MBR system and overall budget.

VARAI is developing an agentic platform supporting the design and retailing of eyewear. Our aim is to build a vertically integrated platform within the eyewear industry.

The project scope consists of three main new functions for the Gofer.run shopping app:
1) Building an interface for Instacart that will allow for users to simply enter their text based lists into the app which will the shop all the stores on Instacart for the users are in real time. The gofer run will return the best combination of stores, goods, delivery, and services fees to lower the overall costs of the order.
2) Integrate the app with menu planning, allowing users to start with the menu plan and then build a list for the products and quantities needed to make the recipes.
3) Allow family and friends the ability to share grocery lists.

Our goal is to develop the tools and automation that will enable us to double our polyurethane foam product capabilities, maintain versatility on the production line for our growing product offering, and be able to fulfil orders and meet the growing global demand for our products.

This project will support a scoping initiative to validate the market opportunity, define target customers, analyze competitors, conduct technical AI research, and develop a structured roadmap for a Minimum Viable Product (MVP).