Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Mushroom Drawer Harvester – Development of next gen technologies.
Agreement Number:
1006369
Agreement Value:
$192,972.00
Agreement Date:
Jun 1, 2023 - Feb 29, 2024
Description:
Development, integration, and the laboratory testing of a robotic drawer harvesting unit that will validate automatic picking, sorting, and placement of fresh mushrooms. This will be accomplished through the seamless integration of the Mycionics robotic harvesting unit and the drawer harvesting platform from the Christiaens Group. Both companies intend on reducing the overall cost of mushroom harvesting, while increasing efficiency and productivity.
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:
Putnam, Ontario, CA N0L 2B0
Reference Number:
172-2023-2024-Q1-1006369
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
809869639
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
Mycionics Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Elgin--Middlesex--London
Federal Riding Number:
35025
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:
3331