Grants and Contributions:
Title:
BC Fast Pilot - Floating solar array and aquatic carbon sequestration platform
Agreement Number:
991613
Agreement Value:
$50,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jun 13, 2022 - Mar 31, 2023
Description:
This project is to develop a high-efficiency floating solar tracking PV platform which can be scaled up to provide community-level power generation in order to minimize the environmental impact of the system while providing benefits of carbon sequestration and increased biodiversity through the addition of kelp/seaweed or shellfish farming.
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:
Victoria, British Columbia, CA V8P 5C2
Reference Number:
172-2022-2023-Q1-991613
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
701072514
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
Wiser Marine Technologies Ltd.
Federal Riding Name:
Victoria
Federal Riding Number:
59041
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Program Purpose:
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
Coverage:
IRAP Contributions to Firms projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.
NAICS Code:
3359