Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Improvements and scaling up of robotized farm equipment for weed control
Agreement Number:
1034684
Agreement Value:
$30,000.00
Agreement Date:
Sep 2, 2025 - Mar 30, 2026
Description:
The project involves improvements and optimizations to robotized agricultural equipment for automated mechanical weeding of root vegetable crops. Modular, independent robotic tools are positioned by vision and artificial intelligence to eliminate weeds. The aim of the work is to make the adjustments required for the commercial version of the equipment.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
The purpose of IRAP’s Youth Employment Program is to assist in increasing the supply of highly qualified people, promoting the benefits of advanced studies, demonstrating federal leadership by investing in the skills required to meet the needs of the knowledge economy and facilitating the transition of highly skilled young people to a rapidly changing labour market.
Location:
Sherbrooke, Quebec, CA J1N 4E5
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q2-1034684
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
746101708
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
DESHERBEX INC.
Federal Riding Name:
Compton--Stanstead
Federal Riding Number:
24023
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
Program Purpose:
The purpose of IRAP’s Youth Employment Program is to assist in increasing the supply of highly qualified people, promoting the benefits of advanced studies, demonstrating federal leadership by investing in the skills required to meet the needs of the knowledge economy and facilitating the transition of highly skilled young people to a rapidly changing labour market.
Coverage:
IRAP Youth Employment Program projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.
NAICS Code:
333110