Grants and Contributions:

Title:
The Hydroponic Rack Automation Project
Agreement Number:
ISC-CEA-008-PH-01-007555
Agreement Value:
$111,360.00
Agreement Date:
May 1, 2022 - Nov 1, 2022
Description:
The objective of this project is to design a low-cost modular vertical farming system for commercial distribution which will be able to reduce labour costs by integrating cost-effective automation solutions and increase production output by using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and remote monitoring to optimize growing conditions.
Organization:
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Expected Results:

This project will allow for a more robust system with the integration of AI technologies providing more fail-safes for future farmers, creating a more cost-effective stabilized supply chain for leafy greens and vegetables across Canada and an easily managed system.

Location:
Chelmsford, Ontario, CA P0M1L0
Reference Number:
235-2021-2022-Q4-00188
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
723628715
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
TRULY NORTHERN INC.
Program:
Innovative Solutions Canada Program
Program Purpose:

Innovative Solutions Canada aims to fuel the development and adoption of technological innovation in Canada and grow Canadian companies through direct funding to support early stage, pre-commercial research and development, late stage prototypes, and to accelerate commercialization.

NAICS Code:
0000