Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Automated Portable Pipe Joining System
Agreement Number:
1042225
Agreement Value:
$111,250.00
Agreement Date:
May 1, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
Description:
Robotic automated system to weld pipe in place a full circular weld without stopping pipe joining system
1. Developing an new AI in place portable welding solution for pipe joining
2. Welding in place reaching around the module pipe
3. It would get the filling and capping done with also the potential for rooting
4. It would be mobile/portable with the ability to be moved and weld any pipe around a shop - it would replace the human doing this pipe joining process
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 T6B 3P3
Reference Number:
172-2026-2027-Q1-1042225
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
139257810
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Operating Name:
BP Automation
Recipient's Legal Name:
Brandstrom Engineering Ltd
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:
333248