Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Youth Internship for Electronics/Firmware Design update of QBlock/QPrep product electronics.
Agreement Number:
1019608
Agreement Value:
$30,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jun 24, 2024 - Mar 31, 2025
Description:
Questron’s QBlock and QPrep control electronics are currently based on Infineon Technologies PSoc 5 IC. This microcontroller is now entering legacy status and the manufacturer is making it harder to purchase as an of-the-shelf component. PSoc 6 chip, has now been released and Questron’s mandate is to transfer our electronics base to this component. The Youth candidate will be responsible for learning the existing product electronics and migrate the design to the PSoc 6 chip set. The candidate will work under the supervision and guidance of the Engineering Manager. In the process, the youth will make full use of his/her academic knowledge and apply it to the benefit of both parties.
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:
Mississauga, Ontario, CA L5T 2M9
Reference Number:
172-2024-2025-Q1-1019608
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
869762930
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
Questron Technologies Corporation
Federal Riding Name:
Mississauga--Malton
Federal Riding Number:
35062
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
Program Purpose:
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.
Coverage:
IRAP Youth Employment Program projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.
NAICS Code:
335990