Contribution: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
KA Imaging Inc
$204,000.00
Portable, lightweight and rugged dual energy X-ray detector with integrated onboard AI diagnostics
FY 2021-22 · 2021-11-01
Summary
KA Imaging is already selling a first generation dual energy X-ray detector to hospitals in Canada, USA and five other global markets. For this project, we will build a second generation portable dual energy X-ray detector using mechanically flexible sensors to reduce weight and dramatically improve ruggedization. Moreover, we will integrate AI algorithms with the detector for rapid, remote X-ray diagnostics of disease until a full diagnosis can be made by a trained radiologist. The commercial prototype will be demonstrated at a high profile remote clinical site and will create an opportunity to access new markets.
Department
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to FirmsIndustrial Research Assistance Program-Contributions to Firms (linked with high confidence)
Recipient
Location
Kitchener|Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
812636991
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Additional Information
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The end date of this agreements has been modified by 120 days. The total amended value is 204,000 dollars.
Additional Information (French)
Cet accord a été modifié 1 fois La date de fin du présent accord a été changé de 120 jours. La valeur totale des modifications est de 204 000 dollars.
Agreement End Date
2022-07-29
Agreement Number
986035
Agreement Start Date
2021-11-01
Agreement Title
Portable, lightweight and rugged dual energy X-ray detector with integrated onboard AI diagnostics
Agreement Title (French)
Détecteur de rayons X à double énergie, portable, léger et robuste, avec diagnostic AI intégré
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$204,000.00
Amendment Date
2022-02-17
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
KA Imaging is already selling a first generation dual energy X-ray detector to hospitals in Canada, USA and five other global markets. For this project, we will build a second generation portable dual energy X-ray detector using mechanically flexible sensors to reduce weight and dramatically improve ruggedization. Moreover, we will integrate AI algorithms with the detector for rapid, remote X-ray diagnostics of disease until a full diagnosis can be made by a trained radiologist. The commercial prototype will be demonstrated at a high profile remote clinical site and will create an opportunity to access new markets.
Description (French)
KA Imaging vend déjà un détecteur de rayons X à double énergie de première génération à des hôpitaux au Canada, aux États-Unis et sur cinq autres marchés mondiaux. Dans le cadre de ce projet, nous construirons un détecteur de rayons X portable à double énergie de deuxième génération utilisant des capteurs mécaniquement flexibles pour réduire le poids et améliorer considérablement la robustesse. De plus, nous intégrerons des algorithmes d'intelligence artificielle au détecteur pour un diagnostic radiologique rapide à distance jusqu'à ce qu'un radiologue qualifié puisse établir le diagnostic. Le prototype commercial fera l'objet d'une démonstration sur un site clinique en région éloignée de premier plan et permettra d'accéder à de nouveaux marchés.
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
Kitchener Centre
Federal Riding (French)
Kitchener-Centre
Federal Riding Number
35045
NAICS Code
3391
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
812636991
Recipient City
Kitchener|Kitchener
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
KA Imaging Inc
Recipient Postal Code
N2H 5L6
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2021-2022-Q4-986035
