Contribution: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
FORCEN INC.
$225,000.00
Adapting Novel Force-Sensing Film Technology (ForceFilm) for Ventilator Pressure Sensors and Critical Supply Chain Automation
FY 2020-21 · 2020-04-06
Summary
Forcen has developed a digital ‘sense of touch’ for the surgical robotics market. This project will adapt this surgical technology to fill critical needs for ventilator pressure sensors during the COVID-19 crisis.
Department
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to FirmsIndustrial Research Assistance Program-Contributions to Firms (linked with high confidence)
Recipient
Location
Toronto|Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
794032896
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 | 2020-04-06 | 2020-21 | $225,000.00 |
| 1 | 2020-04-06 | 2020-21 | $225,000.00 |
As published
Additional Information
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The end date of this agreements has been modified by 125 days.
Additional Information (French)
Cet accord a été modifié 1 fois La date de fin du présent accord a été changé de 125 jours.
Agreement End Date
2020-12-31
Agreement Number
951619
Agreement Start Date
2020-04-06
Agreement Title
Adapting Novel Force-Sensing Film Technology (ForceFilm) for Ventilator Pressure Sensors and Critical Supply Chain Automation
Agreement Title (French)
Adaptation de la nouvelle technologie des pellicules de détection de force (ForceFilm) pour les capteurs de pression des respirateurs et l'automatisation de la chaîne d'approvisionnement cruciale
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$225,000.00
Amendment Date
2020-10-26
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
Forcen has developed a digital ‘sense of touch’ for the surgical robotics market. This project will adapt this surgical technology to fill critical needs for ventilator pressure sensors during the COVID-19 crisis.
Description (French)
Forcen a conçu un « sens tactile » numérique pour le marché de la robotique chirurgicale. Ce projet permettra d'adapter cette technologie chirurgicale pour répondre aux besoins critiques de capteurs de pression des respirateurs pendant la crise de la COVID-19.
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
Davenport
Federal Riding (French)
Davenport
Federal Riding Number
35018
NAICS Code
339110
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
794032896
Recipient City
Toronto|Toronto
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
FORCEN INC.
Recipient Postal Code
M6P 3S2
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2020-2021-Q1-951619
