Contribution: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
Hygienic Echo Inc.
$30,000.00
Youth - Technical Specialist
FY 2025-26 · 2025-10-27
Summary
This project engages a recent biomedical engineering graduate to support Hygienic Echo’s smart hand hygiene program in hospitals and long-term care homes. The youth will assess the technical performance and operational reliability of Hygienic Echo’s wearable badge system and onsite sensors to help maintain optimal system operation. Their work will help maintain optimal system operation and contribute to continuous improvement of product performance and user experience.
Department
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
Recipient
Location
Markham|Markham, Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
702975723
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Agreement End Date
2026-06-08
Agreement Number
1036926
Agreement Start Date
2025-10-27
Agreement Title
Youth - Technical Specialist
Agreement Title (French)
PEJ - Spécialiste technique
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$30,000.00
Amendment Number
0
Coverage
IRAP Youth Employment Program projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation. | Les projets du Programme Emploi-jeunesse du PARI stimulent la création de richesse au Canada grâce à l’innovation technologique.
Description
This project engages a recent biomedical engineering graduate to support Hygienic Echo’s smart hand hygiene program in hospitals and long-term care homes. The youth will assess the technical performance and operational reliability of Hygienic Echo’s wearable badge system and onsite sensors to help maintain optimal system operation. Their work will help maintain optimal system operation and contribute to continuous improvement of product performance and user experience.
Description (French)
Ce projet fait appel à une personne récemment diplômée en génie biomédical pour soutenir le programme intelligent d’hygiène des mains de Hygienic Echo dans les hôpitaux et les établissements de soins de longue durée. La personne évaluera les performances techniques et la fiabilité opérationnelle du système de badges portables et des capteurs sur site de Hygienic Echo afin de contribuer au maintien d’un fonctionnement optimal du système. Son travail permettra de maintenir un fonctionnement optimal du système et contribuera à l’amélioration continue des performances du produit et de l’expérience utilisateur.
Expected Results
The purpose of IRAP’s Youth Employment Program is to assist in increasing the supply of highly qualified people, promoting the benefits of advanced studies, demonstrating federal leadership by investing in the skills required to meet the needs of the knowledge economy and facilitating the transition of highly skilled young people to a rapidly changing labour market.
Expected Results (French)
Le Programme Emploi-jeunesse du PARI contribue à accroître le bassin de personnes hautement qualifiées, fait la promotion des études supérieures, démontre le leadership fédéral grâce aux investissements effectués dans l’acquisition des compétences requises pour répondre aux besoins de l’économie du savoir et facilite la transition des jeunes hautement qualifiés vers un marché du travail en évolution rapide.
Federal Riding
Markham--Thornhill
Federal Riding (French)
Markham--Thornhill
Federal Riding Number
35055
NAICS Code
9119
Organization Code
nrc-cnrc
Organization
National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada
Program Name
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
Program Name (French)
Programme d’aide à la recherche industrielle – Programme emploi jeunesse
Program Purpose
The purpose of IRAP’s Youth Employment Program is to assist in increasing the supply of highly qualified people, promoting the benefits of advanced studies, demonstrating federal leadership by investing in the skills required to meet the needs of the knowledge economy and facilitating the transition of highly skilled young people to a rapidly changing labour market.
Program Purpose (French)
Le Programme Emploi-jeunesse du PARI contribue à accroître le bassin de personnes hautement qualifiées, fait la promotion des études supérieures, démontre le leadership fédéral grâce aux investissements effectués dans l’acquisition des compétences requises pour répondre aux besoins de l’économie du savoir et facilite la transition des jeunes hautement qualifiés vers un marché du travail en évolution rapide.
Recipient Business Number
702975723
Recipient City
Markham|Markham
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Hygienic Echo Inc.
Recipient Postal Code
L3R 9Z7
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2025-2026-Q3-1036926