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Contribution: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms

MicroWest Design Ltd.

$139,555.00

BC Fast Pilot: Lumberyard Inventory Tracking & Optimization System

FY 2021-22 · 2021-07-26

Summary
The project involves the implementation of an inventory tracking system designed primarily for the sawmill industry. This system will accurately provide the location of the sawmill’s inventory to 1 meter accuracy or better. This system will have multiple uses throughout the operation from inventory tracking to product handling optimization.
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to FirmsIndustrial Research Assistance Program-Contributions to Firms (linked with high confidence)
Location
Prince George|Prince George, British Columbia, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
897863833
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
02021-07-262021-22$87,000.00
12021-07-262021-22$87,000.00
22021-07-262021-22$121,420.00
32021-07-262021-22$126,655.00
42021-07-262021-22$139,555.00

As published

Additional Information
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The end date of this agreements has been modified by 77 days. The total amended value is 12,900 dollars.
Additional Information (French)
Cet accord a été modifié 1 fois La date de fin du présent accord a été changé de 77 jours. La valeur totale des modifications est de 12 900 dollars.
Agreement End Date
2023-03-31
Agreement Number
976471
Agreement Start Date
2021-07-26
Agreement Title
BC Fast Pilot: Lumberyard Inventory Tracking & Optimization System
Agreement Title (French)
BC Fast Pilot : Système de suivi et d'optimisation des stocks des parcs à bois
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$139,555.00
Amendment Date
2023-01-12
Amendment Number
4
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 involves the implementation of an inventory tracking system designed primarily for the sawmill industry. This system will accurately provide the location of the sawmill’s inventory to 1 meter accuracy or better. This system will have multiple uses throughout the operation from inventory tracking to product handling optimization.
Description (French)
Le projet consiste à mettre en œuvre un système de suivi des stocks conçu principalement pour l'industrie des scieries. Ce système permettra de localiser les stocks de la scierie avec une précision d'un mètre ou plus. Ce système aura de multiples usages dans l'ensemble de l'exploitation, du suivi des stocks à l'optimisation de la manutention des produits.
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
Prince George--Peace River--Northern Rockies
Federal Riding (French)
Prince George--Peace River--Northern Rockies
Federal Riding Number
59024
NAICS Code
511211
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
897863833
Recipient City
Prince George|Prince George
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
MicroWest Design Ltd.
Recipient Postal Code
V2L 2Y8
Recipient Province or Territory
BC
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2021-2022-Q2-976471
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