Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Developing cost-effective fabrication processes for a wearable ultrasound device
Agreement Number:
964640
Agreement Value:
$364,900.00
Agreement Date:
Jan 1, 2021 - Mar 18, 2022
Description:
The transducer and electronics of an ultrasound probe can be significantly optimized and simplified by careful design for a specific application. The FloPatch uses continuous wave Doppler ultrasound, with relatively simple electronics to produce a pressure wave from one of two identical transducers and process the echoes received by the other. We have developed functional prototypes with a miniaturized, wearable form factor and demonstrated their ability to measure changes in carotid blood flow. The challenge now is to make the device low cost, and therefore commercially viable.
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:
Sudbury, Ontario, CA P3E 2H2
Reference Number:
172-2020-2021-Q4-964640
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
815794995
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Operating Name:
FLOSONICS MEDICAL
Recipient's Legal Name:
1929803 Ontario Corp.
Federal Riding Name:
Sudbury
Federal Riding Number:
35103
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:
33911