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Title:

YOUTH - Quality Assurance for a Remote Patient Monitoring Solution

Agreement Number:

1008350

Agreement Value:

$30,000.00

Agreement Date:

Jul 31, 2023 - Mar 1, 2024

Description:

The project aims to develop a remote patient health monitoring tool focused on enhancing the quality of care for older adults. It involves the integration of assistive hardware technology within footwear, coupled with a user-friendly mobile app solution for caregivers. The primary objective is to provide real-time health data, including vital signs and activity tracking, to ensure the well-being of older adults while promoting independence and reducing the burden on caregivers. The QA role will play a crucial part in ensuring the reliability, accuracy, and usability of the monitoring tool. They will work closely with the development team to establish quality benchmarks, and provide valuable feedback for continuous improvements.

Organization:

National Research Council Canada

Expected Results:

The purpose of IRAP’s Youth Employment Program is to assist in increasing the supply of highly qualified people, promoting the benefits of advanced studies, demonstrating federal leadership by investing in the skills required to meet the needs of the knowledge economy and facilitating the transition of highly skilled young people to a rapidly changing labour market.

Location:

Pickering, Ontario, CA L1X 0C1

Reference Number:

172-2023-2024-Q2-1008350

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

751236720

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Recipient's Legal Name:

WeTraq Inc.

Federal Riding Name:

Pickering--Uxbridge

Federal Riding Number:

35085

Program:

Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program

Program Purpose:

Coverage:

IRAP Youth Employment Program projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.

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