Grants and Contributions:

Title:

Development of a low-cost alternative for automated close-vessel sample digestions using microwave energy using microwave energy.

Agreement Number:

1020914

Agreement Value:

$230,000.00

Agreement Date:

Aug 1, 2024 - Mar 31, 2026

Description:

This project will address development of an automated, sample prep workstation platform intended to perform the key tasks of microwave energy heated, close-vessel, sample digestion and associated tasks. As the project title states, significant focus of the development effort will be on low cost, small form factor, and a modular design. The project goal is to develop a platform that competes in price with current microwave-assisted digestion systems in the marketplace, but with the inherent benefits of automation i.e. automated sample loading/uploading, and automated sample vessel preparation with reagent additions and volumizing.

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:

Mississauga, Ontario, CA L5T 2M9

Reference Number:

172-2024-2025-Q2-1020914

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 – Contributions to Firms

Program Purpose:

Coverage:

IRAP Contributions to Firms projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.

NAICS Code:

335990