Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Pest Control Feasibility Study
Agreement Number:
949212
Agreement Value:
$50,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jun 1, 2020 - Mar 19, 2021
Description:
A major challenge facing the agricultural industry, and in particular greenhouse and indoor growers, is the impact pathogens have on crop yield, both quantity and quality. Experts assess the average crop loss at over 20% for the five major crops globally (wheat, rice, maize, potato and soybean). The economic impact caused by pathogens is especially deep in the cannabis industry where the value of the crop is the highest. This project will investigate the effectiveness of a novel application of blue light (405 nm) for managing pathogens. The Pathogen Control Light (PCL) has the potential to revolutionize how cultivators control pathogens in greenhouse and indoor facilities.
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:
Ottawa, Ontario, CA K1R 1C6
Reference Number:
172-2020-2021-Q1-949212
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
795675073
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
Boost Growth Systems Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Ottawa Centre
Federal Riding Number:
35075
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:
33512