Grants and Contributions
About this information
In June 2016, as part of the Open Government Action Plan, the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (TBS) committed to increasing the transparency and usefulness of grants and contribution data and subsequently launched the Guidelines on the Reporting of Grants and Contributions Awards, effective April 1, 2018.
The rules and principles governing government grants and contributions are outlined in the Treasury Board Policy on Transfer Payments. Transfer payments are transfers of money, goods, services or assets made from an appropriation to individuals, organizations or other levels of government, without the federal government directly receiving goods or services in return, but which may require the recipient to provide a report or other information subsequent to receiving payment. These expenditures are reported in the Public Accounts of Canada. The major types of transfer payments are grants, contributions and \'other transfer payments\'.
Included in this category, but not to be reported under proactive disclosure of awards, are (1) transfers to other levels of government such as Equalization payments as well as Canada Health and Social Transfer payments. (2) Grants and contributions reallocated or otherwise redistributed by the recipient to third parties; and (3) information that would normally be withheld under the Access to Information Act and the Privacy Act.
$158,000.00
Sep 1, 2023
For-profit organization
Geometry authentication using 2D/3D shape analysis via Machine Learning
1008327
To build a framework for geometry authentication to detect digital content theft.
$202,070.00
Sep 1, 2023
Academia
Biological Grounding of Continuous Reinforcement Learning via the Basal Ganglia
1008399
The aim of this project is to take an existing high-level abstract model of how reinforcement learning (RL) occurs, and ground it in detailed biology and molecular-level dynamics of the basal ganglia. That is, the project team will show how these low-level molecular details combine with biological structures (neurons and synapses in the basal ganglia) to produce overt behavior. Animals and humans can select actions that are continuous, e.g. how hard to turn a knob, or that are extended through time, e.g. reach and grasp trajectories. The basal ganglia in the mammalian brain is thought to be associated with this kind of action selection, acting as a control mechanism for initiating actions. Models of the basal ganglia, however, are generally based on reinforcement learning theory that treat both action spaces and time as inherently discrete. However, in recent work (funded )under the NRC’s AI for Logistics program), a completely continuous theory has been developed. This theory, while compatible with the biology of the basal ganglia, is specified at a high level with abstract components and variables. This project proposes to connect this theory to the actual biological details of the basal ganglia at the level of biological connectivity, neurotransmitters, and other molecules. The primary focus will be on two areas: the biological realism of the inputs to the basal ganglia, including reward representations; and the biological realism of the continuous outputs from the basal ganglia, enabling selection in continuous action spaces. Given the resulting model, the team will then explore the effects of varying low-level molecular details (such as the concentrations of GABA, glutamate, cholesterol, etc.) on high-level behaviour such as navigating T-mazes and the Morris Water Maze.
$75,000.00
Sep 1, 2023
For-profit organization
Value proposition and technical specification for closed-loop fertigation and water-treatment product line
1008432
Argus is focusing on comprehensive solution that reduces water and fertilizer usage, optimize delivery to the crops and allow for facility level water recycling.
$75,000.00
Sep 1, 2023
For-profit organization
5G mm - Wave Repeater Prototype
1008547
Utilize Composite Antenna Components from Polytenna to create a cost-effective prototype 5G repeater that operates at mm-wave frequencies.
$75,000.00
Sep 1, 2023
For-profit organization
Business Innovation - to develop performance marketing campaign strategy & management in house
1008551
Nootka will develop a formal sales and marketing team. This project will allow the Firm to pursue experimental sales channels and develop consistent messaging through brand management.
$25,000.00
Sep 1, 2023
For-profit organization
IP Assist L3: Intellectual Property Strategy Engagement
1008646
The project will support the development of the firm's intellectual property capacity.
$50,000.00
Sep 1, 2023
For-profit organization
ICAP 2023 – International Co-Innovation Action Plan
1008683
This International Co-Innovation Action Program (ICAP) project will prepare the firm to enter into future international co-innovation work.
$250,000.00
Sep 1, 2023
For-profit organization
Development of a natural preservative for cosmetic products
1008733
Development of a broad-spectrum natural antimicrobial to meet the needs of the cosmetics market
$75,000.00
Sep 1, 2023
For-profit organization
Process for producing a dye from textile waste: Research and development activities
1008820
As part of this project, the firm will carry out a technical and commercial study for a textile recycling process.
$32,800.00
Sep 1, 2023
For-profit organization
Project to enhance CAD software with AI
1008872
Roadmap: leveraging data and AI. Integration project plan.