Grants and Contributions:
Title:
New Hockey Stick and Skate Blade Design
Agreement Number:
1017415
Agreement Value:
$75,000.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2024 - Jan 31, 2025
Description:
Using new manufacturing technology and materials to develop an advanced hockey stick that will not break like typical composite sticks do during play. This technology also delivers a higher level of performance for the player. Using the same technology there is also a new skate blade design that will reduce player fatigue. Players tend to get hurt more often the more fatigued their reaction time is diminished making them more susceptible to injury as fatigue sets in.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Organizations is to support Organizations in building and integrating the innovation capacity in Canada for the benefit of Firms in Canada, primarily SMEs and to support Organizations in providing innovation assistance services to SMEs in Canada.
Location:
Calgary, Alberta, CA T3G 5Y9
Reference Number:
172-2024-2025-Q1-1017415
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
752559211
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
Vanquish Hockey Ltd.
Federal Riding Name:
Calgary Rocky Ridge
Federal Riding Number:
48010
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Organizations
Program Purpose:
The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Organizations is to support Organizations in building and integrating the innovation capacity in Canada for the benefit of Firms in Canada, primarily SMEs and to support Organizations in providing innovation assistance services to SMEs in Canada.
Coverage:
IRAP Contributions to Organizations projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.
NAICS Code:
339920