Grants and Contributions

Developing a mobility system for the healthcare industry

Participation in the Canadian ocean technology partnering mission to the EUREKA Global Innovation Summit (EGIS) in Portugal – June 20-24, 2022. Delegation led by the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) to develop international partnerships and potential project ideas under the EUREKA, Eurostars, and Cluster Programs.

Intensify the commercialization of the company's solutions through marketing techniques and means.

Development of an automated, connected, adaptive, and self-resetting mechanical cervical dislocation euthanasia system for rodents.

Development of a 22kW On-Board Charger for commercial electric vehicles.

The purpose of this CanExport Innovation agreement is to support Canadian organizations to carry out activities related to pursuing opportunities that would lead to establishing new collaborative Research and Development (R&D) partnerships between the Recipient and foreign organizations in order to support R&D on the Recipient’s technology and advance its commercialization.

The project goal is to determine the feasibility of using machine rating data (i.e., a live data feed) to build predictive models for detecting high-risk gambling behaviour patterns on the gaming floor to trigger effective and safer gambling customer actions (e.g., automated responsible gambling messaging and personal RG interactions). Focal has built commercial risk detection models using player data for over 15 years, recently developing the ALeRT™ BETTOR Protection System, a leading technology to identify and manage risk among member customers. There is uncertainty about how to use anonymous data feeds to extend protection to those wagering without using an identifier and the best way to deploy such a system to achieve improved player outcomes.

This project will focus on the design and development of an online real-time wastewater pathogen detection analyzer for the validation and quantification of specific pathogens in industrial applications.

To support increased infrastructure and energy demands throughout the 20th century, diesel generators were installed in all communities across Inuit Nunangat. This continues to be the case today where new power plants are being installed and/or upgraded with additional diesel fuel generators. While fossil fuels currently support nearly all heat and electricity loads across Inuit Nunangat, there is a strong desire to develop renewable energy sources to mitigate against climate change impacts and improve resiliency. Challenging crises, such as the recent contamination of Iqaluit drinking water with fuel, remind us of the vulnerability and risk in Inuit Nunangat of relying on a single source for critical infrastructure requirements. To help address these challenges, the project herein has three proposed key areas of work: 1. Feasibility assessments and technological evaluations for three key types of house-scale renewable energy systems well-suited to Inuit Nunangat; 2. Integration and performance evaluation of house-scale renewable energy systems and energy storage with demonstration house in Iqaluit, Nunavut; and 3. Development of remedies to barriers of renewable energy adoption in Inuit Nunangat and advancement of socio-economic development. This project will integrate Inuit values, needs and interests with renewable energy technology evaluations and deployment in Inuit Nunangat. The equipment that will be installed and tested in Iqaluit will serve as an educational and training platform beyond the life of this project. Remedies to barriers of renewable energy adoption will be developed in accordance with Inuit Quajimajatuqangit through coordination with the Qikiqtani Inuit Association’s Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit department, the parent Inuit birthright organization of the project proponent, Nunavut Nukkiksautiit Corporation. Inuit representation is embedded in this project by the project definition and leadership, students that will contribute and advance their training, and community members that wish to participate in the project by providing paid services or community engagement with consideration. This project will contribute to Arctic energy resilience through the capacity development and de-risking of technology that will be undertaken. Training opportunities for residents of Inuit Nunangat will be available and increased demand for renewable energy technology installation, operation, and maintenance will lead to community economic development. This project will alleviate the key barriers of renewable energy deployment in Inuit Nunangat to create an easier path to follow for future proponents, regulators, and utilities. Scientific outputs and publications arising out of this work will be adapted and translated to be accessible to a wide audience across Inuit Nunangat. Community engagement throughout the whole project will be conducted to the extent that communities and individuals wish to engage. Project CSTIP Agreement #: ANCP-312396 Page 16 | 26 NPOJACSTIP_Grant (vers CINUK April 14, 2022) progress and outcomes will be shared at key events with Inuit representation, such as trade shows, conferences, and regional meetings. Addressing the complex set of challenges for renewable energy deployment and operation in Inuit Nunangat requires the combination of work plans detailed in this project description for accelerating impact.

The Applied Research and Development (ARD) Grants are intended to provide companies that operate from a Canadian base access to the unique knowledge, expertise and capabilities available at Canadian colleges and to train students in essential technical skills required by companies. The mutually beneficial collaborations are expected to result in economic benefits to the company and/or Canada.