Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Integrated Smart Wine Cellar – Software Development and Product Readiness R&D
Agreement Number:
1033980
Agreement Value:
$288,000.00
Agreement Date:
Aug 16, 2025 - Oct 31, 2026
Description:
Uva Cellars is developing a luxury smart wine cellar system with AI-powered inventory management, personalized pairing recommendations, and hardware-integrated lighting. This project will further develop Uva's software to support the completion of the 1st gen Smart Sommelier features, refine key manufacturing processes, and build internal capabilities in product management, UI/UX coordination, and supply chain optimization. The outcome will enable real-world testing, support market launch, and enable the firm to accelerate the commercialization of a Canadian-made IoT-enabled wine storage solution.
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:
Edmonton, Alberta, CA T6M 0L9
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q2-1033980
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
775422017
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 61 days.
Amendment Date
Jan 6, 2026
Recipient's Legal Name:
UVA CELLARS INC.
Federal Riding Name:
Edmonton West
Federal Riding Number:
48020
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:
335990
Amendments: