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Contribution: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program

Electronic Grid Systems Inc.

$25,200.00

Youth: eGRID DC Solution Development

FY 2021-22 · 2021-09-01

Summary
The project aims to develop the control firmware and softeare components of a disruptive DC distribution grid solution for residential areas that can upgrade the capacity of the secondary distribution grid with 70% lower cost.
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
Location
Edmonton|Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
712804137
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions

As published

Agreement End Date
2022-03-31
Agreement Number
977362
Agreement Start Date
2021-09-01
Agreement Title
Youth: eGRID DC Solution Development
Agreement Title (French)
PEJ : Développement de la solution eGRID en courant continu
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$25,200.00
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
The project aims to develop the control firmware and softeare components of a disruptive DC distribution grid solution for residential areas that can upgrade the capacity of the secondary distribution grid with 70% lower cost.
Description (French)
Le projet vise à développer le micrologiciel de contrôle et les composants logiciels d'une solution perturbatrice de réseau de distribution en courant continu pour les zones résidentielles qui peut améliorer la capacité du réseau de distribution secondaire avec un coût inférieur de 70 %.
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
Edmonton Strathcona
Federal Riding (French)
Edmonton Strathcona
Federal Riding Number
48019
NAICS Code
334410
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
712804137
Recipient City
Edmonton|Edmonton
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Electronic Grid Systems Inc.
Recipient Operating Name
eGrid / eGrid Systems
Recipient Postal Code
T6H 0R5
Recipient Province or Territory
AB
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2021-2022-Q2-977362