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Title:

Optimizing Fungi Reduction with UVC light

Agreement Number:

971172

Agreement Value:

$40,000.00

Agreement Date:

Apr 1, 2021 - Mar 31, 2022

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. Powdery mildew poses a significant threat to a number of agricultural crops. Following the onset of COVID-19, the use of UVC as a disinfectant has taken off. A number of lighting companies have emerged to provide the market with UVC based solutions for room and instrument disinfection. The application of UVC with plants is a new approach to plant protection, only recently made possible with the discovery of night time UVC application. Our project will identify: • The optimal UVC dosage. • The optimal apparatus to support the application of the UVC for each crop.

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:

172-2021-2022-Q1-971172

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

795675073

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 90 days.

Amendment Date

Jan 10, 2022

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:

Coverage:

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

NAICS Code:

33512

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