Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Improvement of Powerline Maintenance and Construction through Aerial Robotics Technology: Installing bird diverters, line spacers, and fire mesh safer, faster, and more accurately with FulcrumAir
Agreement Number:
1007893
Agreement Value:
$373,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jun 1, 2023 - Jul 31, 2024
Description:
The goal of the project is to develop three new powerline systems:
-PLP Mini LineFly™/Line Spider™: Automated installation of bird diverters on overhead and guy wires.
-FMR-100: Robotic wooden utility pole wrapping using a fire mitigation mesh.
-CSR-18: Installation of conductor spacers on bundled electrical transmission lines.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Organizations is to support Organizations in building and integrating the innovation capacity in Canada for the benefit of Firms in Canada, primarily SMEs and to support Organizations in providing innovation assistance services to SMEs in Canada.
Location:
Calgary, Alberta, CA T2C 5J3
Reference Number:
172-2023-2024-Q2-1007893
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
763962875
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Additional Information:
This agreement has been amended 3 time(s). The total amended value is 188,000 dollars.
Amendment Date
Mar 13, 2024
Recipient's Legal Name:
FulcrumAir Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Calgary Shepard
Federal Riding Number:
48011
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Organizations
Program Purpose:
The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Organizations is to support Organizations in building and integrating the innovation capacity in Canada for the benefit of Firms in Canada, primarily SMEs and to support Organizations in providing innovation assistance services to SMEs in Canada.
Coverage:
IRAP Contributions to Organizations projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.
NAICS Code:
417320
Amendments: