Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Rural Fiber Optic Broadband Network Design and Self-Install Drops
Agreement Number:
958988
Agreement Value:
$50,000.00
Agreement Date:
Nov 1, 2020 - Mar 31, 2021
Description:
First, research, analysis and design will be undertaken to develop effective and cost-efficient network design methods for rural areas. Engineering and design tasks necessary to make rural cable network deployments effective and efficient will be completed. Where possible, existing infrastructure will be leveraged to achieve efficiencies. Incorporating wireless technologies will be examined as well.
Next, a Self-Install Fiber to the Farm product will be developed. This is aimed at developing a complete product package that will allow a farmer to self-install a fiber optic “drop” cable on their property for connection to a transport/distribution network. This product package will reduce installation costs and barriers to connectivity.
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:
Calgary, Alberta, CA T3E 4L1
Reference Number:
172-2020-2021-Q3-958988
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
705495489
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Additional Information:
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The end date of this agreements has been modified by 31 days.
Amendment Date
Mar 23, 2021
Recipient's Legal Name:
Valo Networks Ltd.
Federal Riding Name:
Calgary Signal Hill
Federal Riding Number:
48012
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:
517310
Amendments: