Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Real time ground and obstacle tracking and data networking for VTOL drones in flight
Agreement Number:
1030608
Agreement Value:
$75,000.00
Agreement Date:
May 1, 2025 - Nov 30, 2025
Description:
This project will expand the capabilities of Firm's drone spraying system to develop real-time autonomous detection of ground distance and obstacles using scanning LiDAR, and real-time data networking through a back-end server.
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:
Cambridge, Ontario, CA N1T 2K8
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q1-1030608
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
767665714
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
Forward Robotics Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Cambridge
Federal Riding Number:
35016
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:
33641