Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Design prototype for 3rd party certification
Agreement Number:
1040093
Agreement Value:
$100,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 1, 2026 - Aug 31, 2026
Description:
SolarOptim Ltd. is advancing the development and commercialization readiness of semi-robotic solar panel cleaning platform. Rapid global expansion of utility-scale solar installations has intensified demand for efficient, water-conserving, and labor-reducing maintenance technologies. The firm is targeting the EU market and has identified immediate requirements for prototype for CE certification and brush optimization for varied panel configurations, and OEM validation. These requirements will overcome commercialization barriers for export sales.
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:
Canmore, Alberta, CA T1W 2R5
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q4-1040093
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
732063615
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Operating Name:
SolarOptim
Recipient's Legal Name:
SolarOptim Ltd.
Federal Riding Name:
Banff--Airdrie
Federal Riding Number:
48001
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:
333310