Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Implementation of a ski and snowboard assembly process supported by augmented reality, machine vision, and artificial intelligence.
Agreement Number:
1035444
Agreement Value:
$258,185.00
Agreement Date:
Oct 6, 2025 - Nov 30, 2026
Description:
The firm is seeking to improve the assembly process for skis and snowboards manufactured using compression lamination. Following their research and discussions with various automation solution providers, it is clear that assembly operations in factories still pose a significant challenge for automation or robotization, as this type of workstation is rarely, if ever, 100% automated or robotized.
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:
Saint-Narcisse-De-Rimouski, Quebec, CA G0K 1S0
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q3-1035444
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
847823366
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Operating Name:
Utopie Snowboards MFG
Recipient's Legal Name:
9171-0772 QUÉBEC INC.
Federal Riding Name:
Rimouski-Neigette--Témiscouata--Les Basques
Federal Riding Number:
24018
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:
339920