Grants and Contributions:

Title:

Germany ZIM - HSI Fundus Imaging - Adaptation of hyperspectral cameras for diagnostic fundus imaging for the early detection of Alzheimer's disease

Agreement Number:

1007629

Agreement Value:

$500,000.00

Agreement Date:

Jun 1, 2023 - Mar 31, 2025

Description:

As part of the international consortium project “Adaptation of hyperspectral cameras for diagnostic fundus imaging for the early detection of Alzheimer's disease", this project will focus on co-development of a hyperspectral camera that leverages one of Cubert's existing technologies and adapted to be used in combination of fundus cameras and RetiSpec's AI diagnostic tools. The resulting product can provide access to a uniform, robust and quantitative method for the early detection of Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases and will have the potential to be manufactured and commercialized on a large scale.

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:

Toronto, Ontario, CA M5R 2K9

Reference Number:

172-2023-2024-Q2-1007629

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

749668091

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Additional Information:

This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The total amended value is 62,500 dollars.

Amendment Date

Jan 13, 2025

Recipient's Operating Name:

RetiSpec

Recipient's Legal Name:

Retispec Inc.

Federal Riding Name:

University--Rosedale

Federal Riding Number:

35110

Program:

Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms

Program Purpose:

Coverage:

IRAP Contributions to Firms projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.

NAICS Code:

3391

Amendments:

See Amendments