Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Real-time bioreactor optimization for energy reduction in waste-water treatment
Agreement Number:
1040178
Agreement Value:
$450,000.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2026 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
This project focuses on developing and piloting an adaptive, AI / reinforcement-learning based control system to reduce energy use in wastewater treatment bioreactors, one of the most energy-intensive components of municipal treatment plants. Successful deployment will demonstrate a scalable clean-technology solution that delivers sustained energy savings without requiring major capital upgrades.
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:
Edmonton, Alberta, CA T6C 0M4
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q4-1040178
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
723282216
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
RL Core Technologies Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Edmonton Strathcona
Federal Riding Number:
48019
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:
511211