Grants and Contributions:
Title:
GVC-L-SPARK/QNX - Developing technology for the safe operation of autonomous snow removal equipment in the application of airport runway maintenance
Agreement Number:
940697
Agreement Value:
$50,000.00
Agreement Date:
Dec 2, 2019 - Jun 30, 2020
Description:
GVC-L-SPARK/QNX - Corporate Accelerator Program - Develop technology to allow the safe operation of autonomous snow removal equipment operating on active runways, taxiways and aprons at Canadian and international airports. The system will allow autonomous snowplows and blowers to operate in the same space as moving airplanes, vehicles and workers on high priority areas of busy airports.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Firms is to support research, development, adoption and/or adaptation of innovative or technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada up to their commercialization
Location:
Headingley, Manitoba, CA R4H 0A5
Reference Number:
172-2019-2020-Q4-940697
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
785348897
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
NorthStar Robotics Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Charleswood--St. James--Assiniboia--Headingley
Federal Riding Number:
46002
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Program Purpose:
The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Firms is to support research, development, adoption and/or adaptation of innovative or technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada up to their commercialization
Coverage:
IRAP Contributions to Firms projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.
NAICS Code:
5415