Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Feasibility of Robotic Pollination of Greenhouse Tomatoes
Agreement Number:
975749
Agreement Value:
$53,228.00
Agreement Date:
Aug 1, 2021 - Jul 31, 2022
Description:
Evaluation of the potential efficiency of a prototype pollination robot developed by Israel-based Arugga AI Farming under Canadian high tech greenhouse conditions. Using artificial intelligence, the robot is equipped with multiple cameras and air pulse systems to identify and pollinate close to 100% of tomato flowers in the greenhouse.
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:
Leamington, Ontario, CA N8H 3V7
Reference Number:
172-2021-2022-Q2-975749
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
898990163
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 181 days.
Amendment Date
Dec 23, 2021
Recipient's Legal Name:
Biobest Canada Ltd.
Federal Riding Name:
Chatham-Kent--Leamington
Federal Riding Number:
35017
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:
112999
Amendments: