Contribution: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
MKIT NORTH AMERICA INC
$318,603.00
Portable Device and Method for Securing a Network Connection
FY 2018-19 · 2019-01-21
Summary
Byos is a Patent Pending portable network security system that provides protected connectivity and air-gapping services to an electronic device, without requiring the user to have computer security knowledge or having a set of protection tools installed. It can be transported anywhere and used by various types of users (whether an expert or a novice), to allow a secure access to Internet on their device, regardless of where they are connected. The device will provide a full protection array via transparent functionality against various types of potential known threats inside the network.
Department
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to FirmsIndustrial Research Assistance Program-Contributions to Firms (linked with high confidence)
Recipient
Location
Halifax|Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
794993717
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 | 2019-01-21 | 2018-19 | $313,203.00 |
| 1 | 2019-01-21 | 2018-19 | $318,603.00 |
| 2 | 2019-01-21 | 2018-19 | $318,603.00 |
As published
Additional Information
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The end date of this agreements has been modified by 181 days.
Additional Information (French)
Cet accord a été modifié 1 fois La date de fin du présent accord a été changé de 181 jours.
Agreement End Date
2020-02-28
Agreement Number
920214
Agreement Start Date
2019-01-21
Agreement Title
Portable Device and Method for Securing a Network Connection
Agreement Title (French)
Dispositif portable et méthode pour sécuriser une connexion réseau
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$318,603.00
Amendment Date
2019-08-08
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
Byos is a Patent Pending portable network security system that provides protected connectivity and air-gapping services to an electronic device, without requiring the user to have computer security knowledge or having a set of protection tools installed. It can be transported anywhere and used by various types of users (whether an expert or a novice), to allow a secure access to Internet on their device, regardless of where they are connected. The device will provide a full protection array via transparent functionality against various types of potential known threats inside the network.
Description (French)
Byos est un système de sécurité réseau portable en instance de brevet, qui fournit des services de connectivité et d'acquisition d'air protégés à un dispositif électronique, sans exiger de l'utilisateur qu'il possède des connaissances en sécurité informatique ou qu'il ait installé un ensemble d'outils de protection. Il peut être transporté n'importe où et utilisé par différents types d'utilisateurs (qu'ils soient experts ou novices), pour permettre un accès sécurisé à Internet sur leur appareil, quel que soit l'endroit où ils sont connectés. Le dispositif fournira une protection complète grâce à une fonctionnalité transparente contre différents types de menaces potentielles connues à l'intérieur du réseau.
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
Halifax
Federal Riding (French)
Halifax
Federal Riding Number
12005
NAICS Code
5415
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
794993717
Recipient City
Halifax|Halifax
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
MKIT NORTH AMERICA INC
Recipient Postal Code
B3J 3N2
Recipient Province or Territory
NS
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2018-2019-Q4-920214
