Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Lightweight automated platform for vertical farming
Agreement Number:
1024235
Agreement Value:
$100,198.00
Agreement Date:
Nov 4, 2024 - Sep 30, 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
Additional Information:
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The end date of this agreements has been modified by 61 days.
Amendment Date
Aug 12, 2025
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:
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
Amendments: