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Title:

YEP - Business Development and Planning

Agreement Number:

972999

Agreement Value:

$50,000.00

Agreement Date:

Jun 1, 2021 - Mar 31, 2022

Description:

We have developed the patent-pending Healthsign smart wristband that integrates proprietary biosensors and algorithms to accurately monitor all vital signs including body temperature, blood oxygen saturation, respiration rate, heart rate, and non-invasive blood pressure. The commercial production of the Healthsign smart wristband is currently underway. In this 52-week project we will hire Ms. Shaista Jaffer to work on various business development and planning activities like creating pricing strategies, marketing, generating sales, enabling local and international market penetration, and raising capital. This project is expected to enhance the scalability and sustainability of our firm and product.

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:

Ottawa, Ontario, CA K2H 5Z3

Reference Number:

172-2021-2022-Q1-972999

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

800493744

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Recipient's Operating Name:

The Access Technologies (Healthsign)

Recipient's Legal Name:

2488416 Ontario Inc

Federal Riding Name:

Nepean

Federal Riding Number:

35064

Program:

Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program

Program Purpose:

Coverage:

IRAP Youth Employment Program projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.

NAICS Code:

511211