Grants and Contributions:
Title:
ARP - Prototype Development of an AI-Based Wireless Soil Monitoring System
Agreement Number:
1039866
Agreement Value:
$49,000.00
Agreement Date:
Feb 2, 2026 - Oct 12, 2026
Description:
This project focuses on the design and functional prototyping of an AI-powered wireless monitoring system. This project aims to bridge the gap between raw data and agricultural action through an AI-powered IoT monitoring system. The platform synthesizes real-time soil, plant and environmental data into intuitive visualizations and informative irrigation insights. Key objectives include establishing technical feasibility and validating a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) deployment to demonstrate real-world hardware performance.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
The expected results and outcomes of NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program is focused on growing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through innovation and wealth creation for Canada.
Location:
Saint-Laurent, Quebec, CA H4R 1W8
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q4-1039866
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
740277280
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Operating Name:
Hydrosage Inc
Recipient's Legal Name:
Hydrosage inc. Hydrowise inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Saint-Laurent
Federal Riding Number:
24068
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program
Program Purpose:
The purpose of Industrial Research Assistance Program Contributions to Firms is to provide support that assists small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to advance their innovation knowledge and ability to innovate, grow through innovation and stimulate wealth creation for Canada.
Coverage:
Industrial Research Assistance Program projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation and strengthen Canadian innovation ecosystem by creating new industrial capacity.
NAICS Code:
115110