Title:
Innovation Fund for Remote Healthcare in Space and on Earth
Agreement Number:
23MEDTEQ
Agreement Value:
$1,800,000.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 17, 2024 - Mar 31, 2025
Description:
The goal of this AO is to select an Initial Recipient who will further distribute funds to Ultimate Recipients, with the objective of building capacity in the Canadian biomedical sector, applied to space. The Initial Recipient will ensure that the Ultimate Recipients R&D projects contribute to the achievement of all the following objective(s) and priorities of the G&C Program defined below:
o To support the development of science and technology relevant to the priorities of the CSA.
o To support R&D activities towards eventually develop a technology from a terrestrial health technology organization, with strong potential for space application. This aligns with CSA priority for space research and development to advance sciences, technologies, applications and expertise.
o To generate tangible impact for remote communities through technologies purpose built for the remote context, with potential for near-term adoption in terrestrial markets which provides a sustainable path forward for innovations. This aligns with CSA goal to see that the Canadian space sector is developed and well-positioned.
Organization:
Canadian Space Agency
Expected Results:
The Research component of the program 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.
Location:
Montreal, Quebec, CA H3C3X6
Reference Number:
003-2024-2025-Q1-00033
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
MEDTEQ
Program:
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Program Purpose:
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.