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Title:

Utility Inspection Proof of Concept for Drone Technology and Payloads

Agreement Number:

973153

Agreement Value:

$50,000.00

Agreement Date:

Jun 4, 2021 - Aug 6, 2021

Description:

About EPRI (Electric Power Research Institute) EPRI is an American independent, non-profit organization that conducts research and development (R&D) related to the generation, delivery, and use of electricity to help address challenges in electricity, including reliability, efficiency, affordability, health, safety, and the environment. • EPRI represents approximately 90% of the electricity revenue generated in the US. • EPRI participated in more than 38 countries. • EPRI has more than 1000 member organizations. EPRI has contracted AltoMaxx to conduct drone-AI inspections of approximately 500km or transmission and distribution lines consisting of approximately 12,000 assets.

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:

St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador, CA A1A 5T3

Reference Number:

172-2021-2022-Q1-973153

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

713721918

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Recipient's Operating Name:

AltoMaxx Technologies

Recipient's Legal Name:

Altomaxx Technologies Inc.

Federal Riding Name:

St. John's East

Federal Riding Number:

10006

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:

21311