Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Advanced Technology and Automation Integration for Self-Driving Lab
Agreement Number:
1025092
Agreement Value:
$1,055,654.00
Agreement Date:
Nov 1, 2024 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
The NRC and Corem's Mineralurgy Analytics and Technology (MAT) group are collaborating to develop a self-driving lab for the extraction and study of critical minerals from black mass with two key technological advancements: in situ probe reaction monitoring for real-time chemical analysis, and automation of repetitive tasks using robotics. These integrated solutions aim to enhan fficiency, safety, and data quality. By leveraging advanced monitoring and automation technologies, the Project seeks to revolutionize lab operations and contribute to innovative mineral processing practices in Canada.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
In the short term, anticipated outcomes will be strengthened collaborations across industry, academia, and government to support research excellence. In the medium term, anticipated outcomes will be the development of new and potentially disruptive technologies with collaborators. In the long term, find collaborative solutions to public policy challenges and create stronger innovation systems.
Location:
Quebec, Quebec, CA G1N 1X7
Reference Number:
172-2024-2025-Q4-1025092
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
143148732
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
Corem
Federal Riding Name:
Québec Centre
Federal Riding Number:
24059
Program:
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Program Purpose:
Collaborate on multiparty research and development programs to catalyze transformative, high-risk, high-reward research with the potential for game-changing scientific discoveries and technological breakthroughs in priority areas.
NAICS Code:
541710