Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Integrated Smart Wine Cellar – Software Development and Product Readiness R&D
Agreement Number:
1033980
Agreement Value:
$288,000.00
Agreement Date:
Aug 16, 2025 - Aug 31, 2026
Description:
Uva Cellars is developing a luxury smart wine cellar system with AI-powered inventory management, personalized pairing recommendations, and hardware-integrated lighting. This project will further develop Uva's software to support the completion of the 1st gen Smart Sommelier features, refine key manufacturing processes, and build internal capabilities in product management, UI/UX coordination, and supply chain optimization. The outcome will enable real-world testing, support market launch, and enable the firm to accelerate the commercialization of a Canadian-made IoT-enabled wine storage solution.
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:
Edmonton, Alberta, CA T6M 0L9
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q2-1033980
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
775422017
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
UVA CELLARS INC.
Federal Riding Name:
Edmonton West
Federal Riding Number:
48020
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:
335990