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Title:

Materials Testing, Digital Manufacturing Validation and Quality Assurance Documentation for Customized Medical Supports

Agreement Number:

993678

Agreement Value:

$75,000.00

Agreement Date:

Aug 1, 2022 - Sep 30, 2023

Description:

This project will support the development of Assistability's novel 3D-printed customized wheelchair cushion and AI algorithm in the following areas: • Materials selection and testing • Development of material property database to complement machine learning algorithm (currently being developed at RDP and UofA) considering stress-strain data for various unique lattice cell structures • Quality control of cushions fabricated at RDP in terms of productivity, traceability, and optimization of digital process • Develop procedure document and prepare documents required ISO 13485 certification

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 T2C 1V3

Reference Number:

172-2022-2023-Q2-993678

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

825278807

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Additional Information:

This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The end date of this agreements has been modified by 183 days. The total amended value is 50,100 dollars.

Amendment Date

Feb 27, 2023

Recipient's Operating Name:

Assistability

Recipient's Legal Name:

1582356 Alberta Ltd.

Federal Riding Name:

Calgary Shepard

Federal Riding Number:

48011

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:

339110

Amendments:

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