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Title:

Youth-Green - Virtual Reality Scenario Development/Web Page Design in Support of Environmental Consulting

Agreement Number:

906047

Agreement Value:

$10,000.00

Agreement Date:

Apr 23, 2018 - Aug 3, 2018

Description:

The firm plans to utilize Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) technology to assist it's clients in the development of training tools in support of environmental and industrial scenarios. The youth will be assisting staff in advancing their internal knowledge and capabilities related to VR and AR scenario development using 360 VR video and information captured via the firm's fleet of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs).

Organization:

National Research Council Canada

Expected Results:

The purpose of IRAP’s Youth Employment Program - Green is to assist in increasing the supply of highly qualified people, promoting the benefits of advanced studies, demonstrating federal leadership by investing in the skills required to meet the needs of the green economy and facilitating the transition of highly skilled young people to a rapidly changing labour market.

Location:

St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador, CA A1B 4N2

Reference Number:

172-2018-2019-Q1-906047

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

865823041

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Recipient's Operating Name:

SEM

Recipient's Legal Name:

Sikumiut Environmental Management Limited

Federal Riding Name:

St. John's East

Federal Riding Number:

10006

Program:

Industrial Research Assistance Program – Green Youth Employment Program

Program Purpose:

Coverage:

Green projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.

NAICS Code:

541620