Grants and Contributions:
Title:
UK AgTech - 68296 HABEDA: Developing an Early Warning System for Harmful Algae Blooms to Improve Productivity on Salmon Farms
Agreement Number:
969368
Agreement Value:
$338,121.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2021 - Mar 29, 2024
Description:
UK AgTech consortium project 68296 led by Innovasea Marine Systems Canada Ind. (CANADA) in collaboration with R.S. Aqua Ltd (UK) and Grieg Seafood Shetland Ltd (UK) will aim to reduce the environmental impact of salmon farming, improve fish health and welfare, and enhance farm productivity by developing an early warning system for plankton monitoring on aquaculture farms. Large harmful algae blooms (HABs) can cause catastrophic fish-kill events. Small localized HABs can negatively impact production by contributing to complex gill disease, one of the most important health issues in Scottish aquaculture today. By employing new technological and data-driven approaches to environmental monitoring, we will be able to reduce losses due to such events on salmon farms and increase productivity levels without the addition of substantial resources.
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:
Bedford, Nova Scotia, CA B4B 0L9
Reference Number:
172-2021-2022-Q1-969368
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
892153032
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Additional Information:
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The end date of this agreements has been modified by 273 days.
Amendment Date
Jul 17, 2023
Recipient's Operating Name:
Vemco
Recipient's Legal Name:
Innovasea Marine Systems Canada Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Halifax West
Federal Riding Number:
12006
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:
541710
Amendments: