Contribution: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
ZipGrow Inc.
$200,000.00
Advanced Irrigation Technologies in Cannabis Vertical Farming
FY 2021-22 · 2021-09-01
Summary
This project will optimize irrigation of vertically-grown cannabis through improved sensing and nutrient delivery, subsequently improving the rootzone environment. Growing "truly vertical" is novel to the ZipGrow tower system and offers the potential for significant yield and efficiency improvements in the industry.
Department
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to FirmsIndustrial Research Assistance Program-Contributions to Firms (linked with high confidence)
Recipient
Location
Cornwall|Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
761763325
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.
| Amendment | Date | Fiscal Year | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2021-09-01 | 2021-22 | $200,000.00 |
| 1 | 2021-09-01 | 2021-22 | $200,000.00 |
As published
Additional Information
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The end date of this agreements has been modified by 113 days.
Additional Information (French)
Cet accord a été modifié 1 fois La date de fin du présent accord a été changé de 113 jours.
Agreement End Date
2022-12-22
Agreement Number
986826
Agreement Start Date
2021-09-01
Agreement Title
Advanced Irrigation Technologies in Cannabis Vertical Farming
Agreement Title (French)
Technologies avancées d'irrigation pour la culture verticale du cannabis
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$200,000.00
Amendment Date
2022-08-31
Amendment Number
1
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
This project will optimize irrigation of vertically-grown cannabis through improved sensing and nutrient delivery, subsequently improving the rootzone environment. Growing "truly vertical" is novel to the ZipGrow tower system and offers the potential for significant yield and efficiency improvements in the industry.
Description (French)
Ce projet optimisera l'irrigation du cannabis cultivé verticalement en améliorant la détection et la distribution des nutriments, améliorant ainsi l'environnement de la zone racinaire. La culture verticale est une nouveauté pour le système de tour ZipGrow et offre le potentiel pour des améliorations importantes en matière de rendement et d'efficacité dans l'industrie.
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
Stormont--Dundas--South Glengarry
Federal Riding (French)
Stormont--Dundas--South Glengarry
Federal Riding Number
35102
NAICS Code
332311
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
761763325
Recipient City
Cornwall|Cornwall
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
ZipGrow Inc.
Recipient Postal Code
K6J 4J5
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2021-2022-Q4-986826
