Grants and Contributions:

Title:

Germany 3+2 AIIR-Power: Artificial Intelligence Enhanced Design and Manufacturing of Infrared Photonic Power Converters for Power+Telecom

Agreement Number:

970611

Agreement Value:

$600,000.00

Agreement Date:

Apr 1, 2021 - Mar 1, 2024

Description:

Germany 3+2 AIIR-Power consortium project with German and Canadian partners to develop Artificial intelligence (AI) techniques for the optimization of optoelectronic devices. An AI approach will be applied to design & manufacture elevated-voltage photonic power converters (PPC) operating at 1550 nm, enabling combined power & data long-distance transfer. Materials, fabrication and full devices will be characterized.

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 K2E 8A7

Reference Number:

172-2021-2022-Q1-970611

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

854378379

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Additional Information:

This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The total amended value is 160,000 dollars.

Amendment Date

Feb 13, 2023

Recipient's Legal Name:

Optiwave Systems Inc.

Federal Riding Name:

Nepean

Federal Riding Number:

35064

Program:

Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms

Program Purpose:

Coverage:

IRAP Contributions to Firms projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.

NAICS Code:

541990

Amendments:

See Amendments