Grants and Contributions:
Title:
CERVEAU: Design of the energy recovery system aiming for efficiency and unified greenhouse autonomy
Agreement Number:
1029502
Agreement Value:
$542,375.80
Agreement Date:
Mar 4, 2025 - Feb 13, 2026
Description:
The strong pressure to increase greenhouse production in Canada faces the risk of increasing fossil fuel consumption and associated GHGs. It is important to put in place solutions that will support food self-sufficiency with new, more eco-responsible production approaches that enable greater profitability for growers. As part of this evolutionary approach, the rise of artificially-lit vertical farming is generating exciting new initiatives around the world. The project proposed by Ferme d'Hiver Technologie inc (FHT) and its technical and academic partners aims to set up two vertical farming production rooms and use the excess heat produced by lighting these rooms to heat an adjacent greenhouse. This innovative project, which has never been carried out anywhere else in the world, will benefit from the dynamism of a start-up company, the expertise of its multidisciplinary team and the experience of a 35-year veteran of greenhouse fruit and vegetable production. The project will demonstrate the validity of the approach and propel Canada to the forefront of cutting-edge sustainable development technology.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
The expected results and outcomes of NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program is focused on growing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through innovation and wealth creation for Canada.
Location:
Vaudreuil-Dorion, Quebec, CA J7V 4E1
Reference Number:
172-2024-2025-Q4-1029502
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
720561737
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 105 days.
Amendment Date
Mar 2, 2026
Recipient's Legal Name:
Ferme d'Hiver Technologies inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Vaudreuil--Soulanges
Federal Riding Number:
24074
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program
Program Purpose:
The purpose of Industrial Research Assistance Program Contributions to Firms is to provide support that assists small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to advance their innovation knowledge and ability to innovate, grow through innovation and stimulate wealth creation for Canada.
Coverage:
Industrial Research Assistance Program projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation and strengthen Canadian innovation ecosystem by creating new industrial capacity.
NAICS Code:
1113
Amendments: