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Title:

eThor Cord

Agreement Number:

978801

Agreement Value:

$138,000.00

Agreement Date:

Sep 15, 2021 - Sep 14, 2022

Description:

eThor is developing a product that is a physical cord that will be used to connect the merchants point of sale system and their printer. Embedded in the middle of the cord will be a small computer which will be used to perform the following actions: 1) When a receipt is sent from the merchant POS to the printer, the computer that is embedded in the cord will intercept the receipt data and send it to eThor in the cloud (likely via WiFi). eThor will then parse that data and store it in our database. 2) eThor will then also be able to append a QR code to the bottom of a customer receipt, which will enable the customer to scan the QR code and do things like contactless payments or sign up for loyalty program

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:

Calgary, Alberta, CA T3A 5V9

Reference Number:

172-2021-2022-Q3-978801

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

866205602

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Recipient's Legal Name:

eThor Media Ltd.

Federal Riding Name:

Calgary Nose Hill

Federal Riding Number:

48009

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:

519130