Grants and Contributions:

Title:
Drone-based conductivity mapping
Agreement Number:
1022379
Agreement Value:
$195,000.00
Agreement Date:
Oct 1, 2024 - Mar 27, 2026
Description:
The outcome of this project will be a new product for sale worldwide. The NovaScan drone-towed earth conductivity mapping system will be primarily used by mining companies and their service providers in the search for new mineral deposits. A prototype device has already been developed and proven to a large degree, however has identified technical details to be addressed before the technology is offered on the market. The proposed project will improve on the design of the prototype, with the additional development of sub-systems and software required for practical routine operation.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:

The expected results and outcomes of NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program is focused on growing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through innovation and wealth creation for Canada.

Location:
Sudbury, Ontario, CA P3G 1L5
Reference Number:
172-2024-2025-Q2-1022379
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
833296254
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 28 days. The total amended value is 30,000 dollars.

Amendment Date
Mar 5, 2026
Recipient's Operating Name:
Novaminex was Nova Mining Exploration Solutions
Recipient's Legal Name:
1789658 ONTARIO LTD
Federal Riding Name:
Nickel Belt
Federal Riding Number:
35069
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program
Program Purpose:

The purpose of Industrial Research Assistance Program Contributions to Firms is to provide support that assists small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to advance their innovation knowledge and ability to innovate, grow through innovation and stimulate wealth creation for Canada.

Coverage:
Industrial Research Assistance Program projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation and strengthen Canadian innovation ecosystem by creating new industrial capacity.
NAICS Code:
511211
Amendments: