Grants and Contributions

There are numerous biomarkers present at low concentrations whose detection can provide valuable information pertaining an individual's health. Examples include but are not limited to; (i) antigens derived from SARS-CoV-2 whose presence in asymptomatic individuals is indicative of exposure or infection, (ii) cardiac troponin which when elevated is indicative of cardiac risk, (iii) various cytokine markers related to the "cytokine storm" seen in COVID-19 patients.
NRC is seeking innovations which can be used in diverse settings by minimally trained users to assess a human sample for the presence or quantity of one or multiple biomarkers, using a single device (i.e. multiplex detection) as to provide information to inform a subsequent course of action. The course of action may be that an individual seeks specific medical care, or following a proactive screening for an infectious disease and not needing to modify their behavior, or that they are suspected to have been exposed to an infectious organism and that they need to seek further testing or care.
While there are marketed products which can detect low concentrations of the aforementioned as well as other biomarkers, those products are confined to laboratories. The current COVID-19 pandemic has illustrated that there is significant need for an innovation which would allow individuals, or health care teams to test samples obtained via non-invasive means for the presence of one or multiple biomarkers present at low concentrations outside of traditional settings. The ability to detect and or quantify such biomarkers at low concentrations in nontraditional setting could prevent inadvertent spread of disease, or remote evaluation of individuals thus decreasing the burden on health care systems. Unfortunately, we do not currently have appropriate innovations.

The Project will support development of intellectual property capacity within the Firm.

The project will support development of intellectual property capacity within the Firm.

The objective of this project is the development of software modules to store multi-studies data in a well-organized and secure manner and enable the users to query the data set in a reproducible way.

Development and execution of a digital business growth plan for the firm. Including the implementation of various digital tactics as well as a significant contribution of e-commerce via a digital store allowing the sale of devices and equipment.

The goal of this project is to expand on our current "NCC Link" technology - a bridge between legacy or non IOT hardware and the internet.

NCC Link is a highly configurable data acquisition system that connects legacy industrial systems to the internet via 5G link for remote monitoring. The modular hardware design allows the hardware to monitor or control inputs on legacy devices that were not designed for remote control or monitoring. The configurable OS allows the data to be reformatted to support any communications system from low frequency RF to modern 5G. A client dashboard is the endpoint, presented to the client for remote management.

We currently have several devices in the field, as this is an ongoing project.

Steam traps can be found in a variety of industries that operate steam systems. The major markets include North America, Asia, and Europe. Currently, the Pulse Steam Trap Monitor (PSTM) is offered North America.

In order to expand to Europe, this Project includes a variety of product upgrades to meet the radio frequency (RF) requirements, and to add remote over-the-air updates to manage a large fleet of sensors overseas.

Refinish a heritage boathouse and upgrade tourist facilities in Tofino - Budget 2021

Building an Inclusive and Local Food Supply Chain in the Central Interior - Budget 2021

Develop cross country skiing trails near Dawson Creek, BC - Budget 2021