Grants and Contributions:
Title:
ARP - OPUS Enhancement and Commercialization
Agreement Number:
1008775
Agreement Value:
$65,000.00
Agreement Date:
Aug 7, 2023 - Oct 31, 2023
Description:
InVintory is a Toronto-based software and services company that builds products for wine collectors to understand, track, locate, value, and insure their wine collections. The firm has an iPhone app with over 10,000 active users, and has built Opus for larger collections and power users. The core of this product is a 3D virtual representation of a wine cellar.
Opus is currently in beta. In beta, the firm has sold over 50 to both existing and new users as a test of product-market fit and in doing so, the firm recognized technical challenges and improvements that are necessary for a widespread commercial launch.
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:
Thornhill, Ontario, CA L4J 8K6
Reference Number:
172-2023-2024-Q2-1008775
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
744167511
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
InVintory Wines Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Thornhill
Federal Riding Number:
35104
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:
511211