Grants and Contributions:
Title:
BC Fast Pilot - Utility Personal Transporter (UPT) – Pilot
Agreement Number:
1031959
Agreement Value:
$120,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jun 15, 2025 - Feb 28, 2026
Description:
The Utility Personal Transporter (UPT) is a lightweight, electric, and modular vehicle designed for municipal and urban applications. This pilot, in partnership with City of Victoria aims to test UPT’s real-world performance in municipal tasks like park maintenance, bylaw enforcement, event logistics, and variety of urban utility services. The project will assess operational efficiency, user feedback, and cost savings while supporting Victoria's sustainability goals. A successful pilot will validate UPT’s market fit, paving the way for wider adoption in municipal/ Urban utility fleets across Canada.
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:
Burnaby, British Columbia, CA V5C 3V6
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q1-1031959
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
741349120
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Operating Name:
ebikeBC
Recipient's Legal Name:
ENVO DRIVE SYSTEMS INC.
Federal Riding Name:
Burnaby North--Seymour
Federal Riding Number:
59002
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:
336990