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Contribution: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms

Averro Robotics and Technology Inc.

$37,028.00

Research, Development, and Testing of Performance Upgrades for a Guywire Inspection Robot

FY 2019-20 · 2019-12-09

Summary
Averro Robotics previously developed a robotic tool that enables faster and safer magnetic flux testing of guywires on tower structures. Averro intends to utilize NRC funding to improve the design and functionality of the robot. These improvements will increase the competitiveness and marketability of the product.
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to FirmsIndustrial Research Assistance Program-Contributions to Firms (linked with high confidence)
Location
St. John's|St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
715253324
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions

Amendments

Each version of the agreement as published, oldest first, with its total as of that version. The amount above is the latest.

AmendmentDateFiscal YearTotal
12019-12-092019-20$37,028.00
22019-12-092019-20$37,028.00
32019-12-092019-20$37,028.00

As published

Additional Information
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The end date of this agreements has been modified by 61 days.
Additional Information (French)
Cet accord a été modifié 1 fois La date de fin du présent accord a été changé de 61 jours.
Agreement End Date
2020-09-30
Agreement Number
939473
Agreement Start Date
2019-12-09
Agreement Title
Research, Development, and Testing of Performance Upgrades for a Guywire Inspection Robot
Agreement Title (French)
Recherche, développement et essai de mises à niveau des performances d'un robot d'inspection de haubans
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$37,028.00
Amendment Date
2020-07-06
Amendment Number
3
Coverage
IRAP Contributions to Firms projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation. | Les projets des Contributions aux entreprises stimulent la création de richesse au Canada grâce à l’innovation technologique.
Description
Averro Robotics previously developed a robotic tool that enables faster and safer magnetic flux testing of guywires on tower structures. Averro intends to utilize NRC funding to improve the design and functionality of the robot. These improvements will increase the competitiveness and marketability of the product.
Description (French)
Averro Robotics a déjà mis au point un outil robotique qui permet de tester plus rapidement et plus sûrement le flux magnétique des haubans sur les structures de tours. Averro a l'intention d'utiliser les fonds du CNRC pour améliorer la conception et la fonctionnalité du robot. Ces améliorations accroîtront la compétitivité et la commercialisation du produit.
Expected Results
The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Firms is to support research, development, adoption and/or adaptation of innovative or technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada up to their commercialization
Expected Results (French)
Le PARI, par le biais des Contributions aux entreprises, vise à appuyer la recherche, le développement, l’adaptation et/ou l’adoption au Canada de produits, de services ou de processus novateurs ou axés sur des technologies nouvelles ou améliorées, et ce jusqu’à leur commercialisation
Federal Riding
St. John's East
Federal Riding (French)
St. John's-Est
Federal Riding Number
10006
NAICS Code
541350
Organization Code
nrc-cnrc
Organization
National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada
Program Name
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Program Name (French)
Programme d’aide à la recherche industrielle – Contributions aux entreprises
Program Purpose
The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Firms is to support research, development, adoption and/or adaptation of innovative or technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada up to their commercialization
Program Purpose (French)
Le PARI, par le biais des Contributions aux entreprises, vise à appuyer la recherche, le développement, l’adaptation et/ou l’adoption au Canada de produits, de services ou de processus novateurs ou axés sur des technologies nouvelles ou améliorées, et ce jusqu’à leur commercialisation
Recipient Business Number
715253324
Recipient City
St. John's|St. John's
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Averro Robotics and Technology Inc.
Recipient Postal Code
A1A 5X3
Recipient Province or Territory
NL
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2019-2020-Q4-939473
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