Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Developing Maize Runner: Autonomous Crop Management System for Sustainable Agriculture
Agreement Number:
ACT-RI-403
Agreement Value:
$1,316,435.00
Agreement Date:
Nov 13, 2024 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
This project aims to develop and deploy autonomous live-in-field robotic systems that optimize crop management practices and improve the sustainability of agricultural operations.
Organization:
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Expected Results:
To advance agricultural clean technologies with deliverables such as the reduction of GHG emissions and/or clean technologies adopted by the agriculture and agri-food sector.
Location:
Waterloo, Ontario, CA N2T 2M7
Reference Number:
235-2025-2026-Q3-00540
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
796320422
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
Upside Robotics Inc.
Program:
Agricultural Clean Technology
Program Purpose:
The Agricultural Clean Technology Program supports research, development and adoption of clean technologies through Investments in, and promotion of precision agriculture and agri-based products sector.
NAICS Code:
3331