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Title:

Rain Cover

Agreement Number:

1007858

Agreement Value:

$288,337.00

Agreement Date:

Jul 3, 2023 - Nov 28, 2025

Description:

EMS-Tech Inc. will develop a loading system that will be suspended from shiploaders used to transfer grain, or other bulk materials, from shoreside to ship's cargo holds. This system will address concerns with loading during rain events, while also controlling dust emissions. The system will comprise a rain cover assembly with a loading spout assembly all to be affixed to the shiploader. The spout will allow controlled feed & distribution of material within the ship's cargo holds via a spout system that is free to extend, retract, slew and luff, to reach all areas of the cargo hold. The systems will be scalable & transferable such that it could be applied to a variety of ships, or to shore side applications.

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:

Belleville, Ontario, CA K8N 4Z2

Reference Number:

172-2023-2024-Q2-1007858

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

122966963

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 91 days. The total amended value is 105,000 dollars.

Amendment Date

Mar 25, 2025

Recipient's Legal Name:

EMS-Tech Inc.

Federal Riding Name:

Bay of Quinte

Federal Riding Number:

35006

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:

333920

Amendments:

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