Grants and Contributions:
Title:
EO Computer Vision and ML Segmentation and Classifiers
Agreement Number:
933326
Agreement Value:
$149,000.00
Agreement Date:
Aug 1, 2019 - Mar 13, 2020
Description:
The SkyWatch EarthCache platform aggregates the world’s satellite data and makes it available to everyone in a simple API. Each day, 70% of the earth is covered in clouds, rendering optical satellite imagery less usable. This project leverages machine learning to address the problem of cloud cover and the shadows cast by clouds.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Firms is to support research, development, adoption and/or adaptation of innovative or technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada up to their commercialization
Location:
Waterloo, Ontario, CA N2J 1S7
Reference Number:
172-2019-2020-Q2-933326
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
838179398
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
SkyWatch Space Applications Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Waterloo
Federal Riding Number:
35112
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Program Purpose:
The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Firms is to support research, development, adoption and/or adaptation of innovative or technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada up to their commercialization
Coverage:
IRAP Contributions to Firms projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.
NAICS Code:
511211