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Contribution: Industrial Research Assistance Program

Greenlight Analytical Inc.

$352,870.77

Development and Validation of a Novel Method for Analyzing Pathogens and Toxins Invertical Farms, Grapes, Corn and Precision Farming Operations

FY 2024-25 · 2024-04-01

Summary
This project will advance the hardware, software, and methods of a novel chemical analyzer designed for measuring taste, flavour, & potency chemicals in cannabis plants to include chemicals of interest to traditional agricultural crops. The primary development under this project is the detection of mycotoxins in corn being delivered to bio-ethanol refineries & additional applications to include pathogen detection and the optimization of high-density vertical farms (e.g., leafy greens and high-value food & spices), as well as the optimization of high-revenue crops (e.g., grapes for wine production). The primary technical advancement is developing novel sampling technology and data analytics with the use of AI for spectral deconvolution.
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program
Location
Dartmouth|Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
721369312
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
02024-04-012024-25$407,840.00
22024-04-012024-25$377,840.00
32024-04-012024-25$377,840.00
42024-04-012024-25$402,840.00
52024-04-012024-25$352,870.77

As published

Additional Information
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The total amended value is -49,969.23 dollars.
Additional Information (French)
Cet accord a été modifié 1 fois La valeur totale des modifications est de - 49 969 dollars.
Agreement End Date
2026-03-31
Agreement Number
1019648
Agreement Start Date
2024-04-01
Agreement Title
Development and Validation of a Novel Method for Analyzing Pathogens and Toxins Invertical Farms, Grapes, Corn and Precision Farming Operations
Agreement Title (French)
Mise au point et validation d’une nouvelle méthode d’analyse des agents pathogènes et des toxines dans les exploitations agricoles inversées, les vignobles, le maïs et les opérations d’agriculture de précision
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$352,870.77
Amendment Date
2026-07-10
Amendment Number
5
Coverage
Industrial Research Assistance Program projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation and strengthen Canadian innovation ecosystem by creating new industrial capacity. | Les projets du Programme d'aide à la recherche industrielle favorisent la création de richesse au Canada grâce à l'innovation technologique et renforcent l'écosystème canadien de l'innovation en créant de nouvelles capacités industrielles.
Description
This project will advance the hardware, software, and methods of a novel chemical analyzer designed for measuring taste, flavour, & potency chemicals in cannabis plants to include chemicals of interest to traditional agricultural crops. The primary development under this project is the detection of mycotoxins in corn being delivered to bio-ethanol refineries & additional applications to include pathogen detection and the optimization of high-density vertical farms (e.g., leafy greens and high-value food & spices), as well as the optimization of high-revenue crops (e.g., grapes for wine production). The primary technical advancement is developing novel sampling technology and data analytics with the use of AI for spectral deconvolution.
Description (French)
Ce projet permettra de faire progresser le matériel, les logiciels et les méthodes d’un nouvel analyseur chimique conçu pour mesurer les substances chimiques du goût, de la saveur et de la puissance des plantes de cannabis afin d’y inclure des substances chimiques intéressantes pour les cultures agricoles traditionnelles. Le principal développement dans le cadre de ce projet est la détection des mycotoxines dans le maïs livré aux raffineries de bioéthanol et des applications supplémentaires comprenant la détection des pathogènes et l’optimisation des fermes verticales à haute densité (par exemple, les légumes verts à feuilles et les aliments et épices de grande valeur), ainsi que l’optimisation des cultures à haut revenu (par exemple, les raisins pour la production de vin). La principale avancée technique est le développement d’une nouvelle technologie d’échantillonnage et d’analyse des données avec l’utilisation de l’IA pour la déconvolution spectrale.
Expected Results
The expected results and outcomes of NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program is focused on growing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through innovation and wealth creation for Canada.
Expected Results (French)
Les résultats attendus du Programme d’aide à la recherche industrielle du CNRC sont axés sur la croissance des petites et moyennes entreprises (PME) grâce à l’innovation et à la création de richesse pour le Canada.
Federal Riding
Dartmouth—Cole Harbour
Federal Riding (French)
Dartmouth—Cole Harbour
Federal Riding Number
12005
NAICS Code
334512
Organization Code
nrc-cnrc
Organization
National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada
Program Name
Industrial Research Assistance Program
Program Name (French)
Programme d’aide à la recherche industrielle
Program Purpose
The purpose of Industrial Research Assistance Program Contributions to Firms is to provide support that assists small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to advance their innovation knowledge and ability to innovate, grow through innovation and stimulate wealth creation for Canada.
Program Purpose (French)
Les contributions versées aux entreprises en vertu du Programme d’aide à la recherche industrielle ont pour objectif d’apporter un soutien aux petites et moyennes entreprises (PME) afin qu’elles puissent approfondir leurs connaissances en matière d’innovation et renforcer leur capacité d’innovation, de croissance et de création de richesse pour le Canada.
Recipient Business Number
721369312
Recipient City
Dartmouth|Dartmouth
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Greenlight Analytical Inc.
Recipient Postal Code
B2W 6C4
Recipient Province or Territory
NS
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2024-2025-Q1-1019648