Grants and Contributions:

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$180,000.00

Jan 4, 2012 -

The Research component of the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) Class Grant and Contribution Program to support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology provides financial support to organizations to conduct space related research and development in priority areas. It will support targeted knowledge development and innovation to sustain and enhance the Canadian capacity to use space to address national needs and priorities in the future. More specifically, this project entitled ""Innovative Technologies in Challenging Environments (InTICE)"" has the objective(s): To develop and test innovative technologies that will significantly enhance the reliability of controlled environment food production for both terrestrial and space applications.

Canadian Space Agency

-Increased knowledge from research projects in priority space S&T areas (number of new and ongoing space science and technology initiatives and projects).
-Number of completed space science and technology initiatives (Announcement of Opportunity) and proj

Guelph, Ontario, CA

003-2011-2012-Q4-01300

Grant

Grants and Contributions

Payment of the grant will be made as follows: Year 1 60,000$, Year 2 60,000$ and Year 3 60,000$.

University of Guelph

Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology

This program supports knowledge development and innovation in the CSA's priority areas while increasing the awareness and participation of Canadians in space-related disciplines and activities.
The Research Component aims to support the development of science and technology; foster the continual development of a critical mass of researchers and highly qualified people in Canada; and support information gathering and space-related studies and research pertaining to Canadian Space Agency priorities.