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Contribution: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms

eSonar Inc.

$244,185.00

Smart Lighting Technology with Data-Through Light Capability

FY 2019-20 · 2019-12-02

Summary
eSonar Inc. is developing a new line of advanced marine lighting systems comprising high-tech replacements for existing industrial fixtures used in marine environments and that include integrated sensor functionality, Ethernet lighting control by networked remote control software systems, Power-over-Ethernet for energizing the luminaire, and Data-Through-Light (Li-Fi) functionality to allow properly configured laptops and tablets to connect to the network within the local light footprint.
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to FirmsIndustrial Research Assistance Program-Contributions to Firms (linked with high confidence)
Recipient
Location
St. John's|St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
824104624
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
02019-12-022019-20$244,185.00
12019-12-022019-20$244,185.00

As published

Additional Information
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The end date of this agreements has been modified by 31 days.
Additional Information (French)
Cet accord a été modifié 1 fois La date de fin du présent accord a été changé de 31 jours.
Agreement End Date
2021-03-15
Agreement Number
938346
Agreement Start Date
2019-12-02
Agreement Title
Smart Lighting Technology with Data-Through Light Capability
Agreement Title (French)
Technologie d'éclairage intelligent avec capacité de transmission de données par la lumière
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$244,185.00
Amendment Date
2020-12-02
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
eSonar Inc. is developing a new line of advanced marine lighting systems comprising high-tech replacements for existing industrial fixtures used in marine environments and that include integrated sensor functionality, Ethernet lighting control by networked remote control software systems, Power-over-Ethernet for energizing the luminaire, and Data-Through-Light (Li-Fi) functionality to allow properly configured laptops and tablets to connect to the network within the local light footprint.
Description (French)
eSonar inc. développe une nouvelle gamme de systèmes d'éclairage marin de pointe comprenant des systèmes de remplacement de haute technologie pour les installations industrielles existantes utilisées dans les environnements marins et qui comprennent ce qui suit : une fonctionnalité de capteurs intégrés, une commande d'éclairage Ethernet par des systèmes logiciels de télécommande en réseau, Power-over-Ethernet pour alimenter le luminaire et une fonctionnalité (Li-Fi) de transmission de données par la lumière permettant de connecter les portables et les comprimés bien configurés au réseau dans l'empreinte de lumière locale.
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
St. John's East
Federal Riding (French)
St. John's-Est
Federal Riding Number
10006
NAICS Code
334511
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
824104624
Recipient City
St. John's|St. John's
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
eSonar Inc.
Recipient Postal Code
A1B 4N2
Recipient Province or Territory
NL
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2019-2020-Q3-938346