Grants and Contributions

PTFE bearing adhesion is a R&D initiative, which focuses on innovative solutions to support the production of clean energy. Target industries are hydro power and other industries using large scale rotating equipment. HTI will utilize creative material science and develop new concepts for manufacturing PTFE bearings to be tested in labs to ensure maximum performance and reliability. HTI has unique manufacturing concepts developed for PTFE bearings and support systems that are compatible with the methods, both of which can be further developed with some proprietary concepts in engineering design, and material enhancements to optimize product performance and reliability. This project will allow HTI to develop best in class products.

The purpose of this CanExport SMEs agreement is to support small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for activities related to export market development that are part of an export business case for a specific target market, particularly where activities are targeting departmental priority markets and sectors.

The purpose of the Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP) grant agreement is to support Canadian SMEs identify international partners in CIIP target countries for industrial research and development collaboration that has good potential for commercialization.

The purpose of this CanExport SMEs agreement is to support small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for activities related to export market development that are part of an export business case for a specific target market, particularly where activities are targeting departmental priority markets and sectors.

Foreign Market Entry Strategy (FMES) is a marketing plan that will focus on analyzing, developing, and implementing an international marketing strategy to promote Hydro Tech’s recently developed stern tube bearing and PTFE bearings. Already a recognized name in the North American hydroelectric industry, Hydro Tech’s main target market will be the global marine water-bearing business. The first step taken was the hiring of a Marketing Strategist to direct this initiative. To date, Hydro Tech’s marketing efforts have been supported by various employees who are untrained in this area. We are starting our initiative by developing an overall market strategy to penetrate the world market without spending millions of dollars.

CIIP Korea project KC Collaboration with Movena (South Korea)

The KC Collaboration project is proposed as a CIIP international supported R&D initiative, which will focus on large energy efficient bearing solutions for the clean energy and marine shipping industries.

Testing the wear and friction properties of Lignum Vitae (Guaiacum Coulteri) for use in water-lubricated journal bearing design. With the test data, we will then design a prototype bearing to be put into service.