Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Biomass Camera Software Enhancements
Agreement Number:
1042130
Agreement Value:
$225,000.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2026 - Sep 29, 2027
Description:
This project will build on our previous IRAP work by expanding the Biomass V2 camera and software into a broader machine-vision platform with new high-value applications. These include fish satiation detection, automated health monitoring (abrasions, lesions, fin damage), growth modeling, and sea lice detection. These capabilities will enhance the platform’s ability to deliver practical, data-driven insights into fish welfare and farm performance, shifting it from a single-purpose biomass tool to a flexible, multi-application system on a common hardware foundation.
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:
Bedford, Nova Scotia, CA B4B 0L9
Reference Number:
172-2026-2027-Q1-1042130
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
892153032
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Operating Name:
Innovasea
Recipient's Legal Name:
Innovasea Marine Systems Canada Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Halifax West
Federal Riding Number:
12006
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