Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Youth - Technical Specialist
Agreement Number:
1036926
Agreement Value:
$30,000.00
Agreement Date:
Oct 27, 2025 - Jun 8, 2026
Description:
This project engages a recent biomedical engineering graduate to support Hygienic Echo’s smart hand hygiene program in hospitals and long-term care homes. The youth will assess the technical performance and operational reliability of Hygienic Echo’s wearable badge system and onsite sensors to help maintain optimal system operation. Their work will help maintain optimal system operation and contribute to continuous improvement of product performance and user experience.
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:
Markham, Ontario, CA L3R 9Z7
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q3-1036926
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
702975723
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
Hygienic Echo Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Markham--Thornhill
Federal Riding Number:
35055
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:
9119