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Title:

Robot Redesign for Manufacturability

Agreement Number:

1044260

Agreement Value:

$150,000.00

Agreement Date:

Jun 1, 2026 - Feb 10, 2027

Description:

The OSB Press Repair Robot has demonstrated technical and commercial viability through successful deployments in industrial environments. However, the current design is not optimized for production. Manufacturing is slow and labour-intensive, requires significant manual machining and rework, and involves components that are difficult to produce consistently. As a result, production capacity is constrained, limiting market penetration. Nova Robotics will optimize production of the OSB Press Repair Robot in order to achieve higher annual volume, shorter lead times and lower production costs. This will allow additional sales and open avenues into other potential markets.

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:

Porters Lake, Nova Scotia, CA B3E 1H2

Reference Number:

172-2026-2027-Q1-1044260

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

813060431

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Recipient's Operating Name:

Nova Robotics

Recipient's Legal Name:

3279440 NOVA SCOTIA LIMITED

Federal Riding Name:

Sackville--Preston--Chezzetcook

Federal Riding Number:

12008

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:

33324