Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Fully Autonomous eDNA Sensor
Agreement Number:
1033971
Agreement Value:
$207,323.00
Agreement Date:
Aug 1, 2025 - Sep 30, 2026
Description:
This project will build an early-stage research eDNA sensor that automates the qPCR process. The eDNA sensor will be designed to be fully submersible with onboard batteries, reagents, pumps and analysis module that will perform sample collection, DNA extraction and identification.
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:
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, CA B3B 1T5
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q2-1033971
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
790449136
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 184 days. The total amended value is -89,650 dollars.
Amendment Date
Mar 20, 2026
Recipient's Legal Name:
Dartmouth Ocean Technologies Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Dartmouth--Cole Harbour
Federal Riding Number:
12004
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:
541710
Amendments: