Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Putting Technology to Work for Horticulture: Systems Integration
Agreement Number:
936664
Agreement Value:
$50,000.00
Agreement Date:
Oct 1, 2019 - Mar 31, 2020
Description:
This project aims to create industry knowledge that will reduce costs and increase competitiveness of Canadian producers and processors in the horticultural sector by providing: 1) sourcing and evaluation of automation components and systems as a precursor to implementation 2) assessment and design of processes and practices to ensure maximum value is derived from manual and automated labour.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Organizations is to support Organizations in building and integrating the innovation capacity in Canada for the benefit of Firms in Canada, primarily SMEs and to support Organizations in providing innovation assistance services to SMEs in Canada.
Location:
Vineland Station, Ontario, CA L0R 2E0
Reference Number:
172-2019-2020-Q3-936664
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
850190752
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
Vineland Research and Innovation Centre Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Niagara West
Federal Riding Number:
35068
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Organizations
Program Purpose:
The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Organizations is to support Organizations in building and integrating the innovation capacity in Canada for the benefit of Firms in Canada, primarily SMEs and to support Organizations in providing innovation assistance services to SMEs in Canada.
Coverage:
IRAP Contributions to Organizations projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.
NAICS Code:
541710