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Title:

Lightweight automated platform for vertical farming

Agreement Number:

1024235

Agreement Value:

$100,198.00

Agreement Date:

Nov 4, 2024 - Jul 31, 2025

Description:

This project aims to develop a lightweight sensing platform that is automated that can move through out the vertical farm, the platform will be equipped with sensors, cameras, and blower, the platform will collect daily data and images, perform targeted pollination, for fruiting and vegetative plants such as strawberries. By automating processes like pollination and data collection, the platform will help farmers make data-driven decisions on yield, plant health, harvest timing, and reduce pathogen risks from human contact.

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:

Maxville, Ontario, CA K0C 1T0

Reference Number:

172-2024-2025-Q3-1024235

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

779841071

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Amendment Number:

Recipient's Operating Name:

Canobi AgTech

Recipient's Legal Name:

Canobi Technologies Inc.

Federal Riding Name:

Glengarry--Prescott--Russell

Federal Riding Number:

35031

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:

511211