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Contribution: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms

Focal Healthcare Inc.

$358,000.00

Focal Healthcare Transperineal Prostate Fusion Platform

FY 2020-21 · 2020-07-01

Summary
The project will involve the design and development of an MRI/Ultrasound fusion platform capable of guiding a needle to a target within the prostate through the perineum for the purpose of performing targeted biopsy and focal therapy. The outcome of the project will be a final product that is prepared to enter the regulatory approval process and can be optimized for large scale manufacturing and commercialization.
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to FirmsIndustrial Research Assistance Program-Contributions to Firms (linked with high confidence)
Location
Toronto|Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
822049037
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
02020-07-012020-21$200,000.00
12020-07-012020-21$200,000.00
22020-07-012020-21$358,000.00

As published

Additional Information
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The end date of this agreements has been modified by 303 days. The total amended value is 158,000 dollars.
Additional Information (French)
Cet accord a été modifié 1 fois La date de fin du présent accord a été changé de 303 jours. La valeur totale des modifications est de 158 000 dollars.
Agreement End Date
2022-11-30
Agreement Number
955440
Agreement Start Date
2020-07-01
Agreement Title
Focal Healthcare Transperineal Prostate Fusion Platform
Agreement Title (French)
Plateforme de fusion transpérinéale de la prostate de Focal Healthcare
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$358,000.00
Amendment Date
2022-02-03
Amendment Number
2
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
The project will involve the design and development of an MRI/Ultrasound fusion platform capable of guiding a needle to a target within the prostate through the perineum for the purpose of performing targeted biopsy and focal therapy. The outcome of the project will be a final product that is prepared to enter the regulatory approval process and can be optimized for large scale manufacturing and commercialization.
Description (French)
Le projet comprendra la conception et le développement d'une plateforme de fusion IRM/Ultrasons capable de guider une aiguille vers une cible dans la prostate à travers le périnée afin de réaliser une biopsie ciblée et une thérapie focale. Le résultat du projet sera un produit final qui est prêt à entrer dans le processus d'approbation réglementaire et qui peut être optimisé pour la fabrication et la commercialisation à grande échelle.
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
Parkdale--High Park
Federal Riding (French)
Parkdale--High Park
Federal Riding Number
35081
NAICS Code
33451
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
822049037
Recipient City
Toronto|Toronto
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Focal Healthcare Inc.
Recipient Postal Code
M6R 2J1
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2020-2021-Q2-955440