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Contribution: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms

WipWare Inc.

$75,000.00

Deep Learning Edge Detection (DLED)

FY 2022-23 · 2022-07-04

Summary
Development of a deep learning convolutional neural network type edge detection tuned for geotechnical materials more specifically for the automation and continuous improvement of blasting, crushing and grinding applications; which have large impacts on safety, efficiency, environmental and maintenance of nearly all mining, quarrying and metallurgical processes.
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to FirmsIndustrial Research Assistance Program-Contributions to Firms (linked with high confidence)
Recipient
Location
North Bay|North Bay, Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
894994771
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions

As published

Agreement End Date
2022-12-30
Agreement Number
993249
Agreement Start Date
2022-07-04
Agreement Title
Deep Learning Edge Detection (DLED)
Agreement Title (French)
Détection des bords par apprentissage profond (DLED)
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$75,000.00
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
Development of a deep learning convolutional neural network type edge detection tuned for geotechnical materials more specifically for the automation and continuous improvement of blasting, crushing and grinding applications; which have large impacts on safety, efficiency, environmental and maintenance of nearly all mining, quarrying and metallurgical processes.
Description (French)
Mise au point d'un réseau neuronal convolutif d'apprentissage profond pour la détection des bords, adapté aux matériaux géotechniques, plus particulièrement pour l'automatisation et l'amélioration continue des applications de dynamitage, de concassage et de broyage, qui ont un impact important sur la sécurité, l'efficacité, l'environnement et la maintenance de presque tous les processus d'exploitation minière, de carrière et de métallurgie.
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
Nipissing--Timiskaming
Federal Riding (French)
Nipissing--Timiskaming
Federal Riding Number
35070
NAICS Code
541330
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
894994771
Recipient City
North Bay|North Bay
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
WipWare Inc.
Recipient Postal Code
P1B 4Z5
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2022-2023-Q2-993249
WipWare Inc. - $75,000 Contribution (2022-23) | Canada Spends