Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Youth - Research & Development Specialists - Graphene Sensor Development
Agreement Number:
972157
Agreement Value:
$50,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jun 1, 2021 - May 31, 2022
Description:
The purpose of this project is to determine if a passive sensor can determine the end-of-life for structural firefighter garment systems. Davey Textile Solutions (DTS) will be employing two youth employees to research the potential for the commercial manufacturing of these sensors. Youth 1 (Marketing Analysist) will be responsible for market analysis and application, testing and validation of results market. Youth 2 (Scientist) will be responsible for research, equipment selection and verification of application processes.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
The purpose of IRAP’s Youth Employment Program is to assist in increasing the supply of highly qualified people, promoting the benefits of advanced studies, demonstrating federal leadership by investing in the skills required to meet the needs of the knowledge economy and facilitating the transition of highly skilled young people to a rapidly changing labour market.
Location:
Edmonton, Alberta, CA T5P 4Y7
Reference Number:
172-2021-2022-Q1-972157
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
101282804
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
Davey Textile Solutions Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Edmonton West
Federal Riding Number:
48020
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
Program Purpose:
The purpose of IRAP’s Youth Employment Program is to assist in increasing the supply of highly qualified people, promoting the benefits of advanced studies, demonstrating federal leadership by investing in the skills required to meet the needs of the knowledge economy and facilitating the transition of highly skilled young people to a rapidly changing labour market.
Coverage:
IRAP Youth Employment Program projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.
NAICS Code:
313310