Contribution: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
vrCave Inc.
$50,000.00
Upgrade to vrCave Library Platform
FY 2018-19 · 2018-05-16
Summary
The current vrCAVE Library platform is a proprietary VR software layer that allows the seamless tracking of multiple users in the same physical space. New VR hardware is now available that boasts several advantages over the previous generation of hardware, and could represent a massive step forward for the capabilities of our platform. The goal of this project is to develop a software system that leverages and extends the capabilities of the new hardware to increase vrCAVE's competitive edge in the virtual reality entertainment market.
Department
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to FirmsIndustrial Research Assistance Program-Contributions to Firms (linked with high confidence)
Recipient
Location
Edmonton|Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
712290725
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Agreement End Date
2019-03-31
Agreement Number
907360
Agreement Start Date
2018-05-16
Agreement Title
Upgrade to vrCave Library Platform
Agreement Title (French)
Mise à niveau de la plate-forme vrCave Library
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$50,000.00
Amendment Number
0
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 current vrCAVE Library platform is a proprietary VR software layer that allows the seamless tracking of multiple users in the same physical space. New VR hardware is now available that boasts several advantages over the previous generation of hardware, and could represent a massive step forward for the capabilities of our platform. The goal of this project is to develop a software system that leverages and extends the capabilities of the new hardware to increase vrCAVE's competitive edge in the virtual reality entertainment market.
Description (French)
La plate-forme actuelle vrCAVE Library est une couche de logiciel propriétaire de réalité virtuelle (RV), qui permet le suivi transparent de plusieurs utilisateurs dans le même espace physique. Le nouveau matériel RV est maintenant disponible, et il possède plusieurs avantages par rapport à la génération précédente du matériel, et il pourrait représenter un énorme pas en avant pour les capacités de notre plate-forme. L’objectif de ce projet est de développer un système logiciel, qui utilise et prolonge les capacités du nouveau matériel pour accroître l’avantage concurrentiel de vrCAVE dans le domaine de la réalité virtuelle de divertissement sur le marché.
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
Edmonton--Wetaskiwin
Federal Riding (French)
Edmonton--Wetaskiwin
Federal Riding Number
48021
NAICS Code
51121
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
712290725
Recipient City
Edmonton|Edmonton
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
vrCave Inc.
Recipient Postal Code
T6X 0R5
Recipient Province or Territory
AB
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2018-2019-Q1-907360
