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Contribution: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms

Marine Thinking Inc.

$904,743.00

Harris Beta

FY 2020-21 · 2021-03-01

Summary
Harris Beta will utilize unmanned and autonomous carrier platforms equipped with Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) and advanced scanning technologies to perform precision surveys in conjunction with artificial intelligence. This project will be a substantial foray in adopting AI in high-value survey projects.
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to FirmsIndustrial Research Assistance Program-Contributions to Firms (linked with high confidence)
Location
Saint John|Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
769865312
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
02021-03-012020-21$529,890.00
32021-03-012020-21$904,743.00

As published

Additional Information
This agreement has been amended 3 time(s). The end date of this agreements has been modified by 140 days. The total amended value is 374,853 dollars.
Additional Information (French)
Cet accord a été modifié 3 fois La date de fin du présent accord a été changé de 140 jours. La valeur totale des modifications est de 374 853 dollars.
Agreement End Date
2022-06-17
Agreement Number
969215
Agreement Start Date
2021-03-01
Agreement Title
Harris Beta
Agreement Title (French)
Harris Beta
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$904,743.00
Amendment Date
2022-03-01
Amendment Number
3
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
Harris Beta will utilize unmanned and autonomous carrier platforms equipped with Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) and advanced scanning technologies to perform precision surveys in conjunction with artificial intelligence. This project will be a substantial foray in adopting AI in high-value survey projects.
Description (French)
Harris Beta utilisera des plates-formes de transport sans pilote et autonomes équipées de véhicules sous-marins autonomes et de technologies de balayage avancées pour effectuer des relevés de précision en conjonction avec l'intelligence artificielle. Ce projet constituera une incursion importante dans l'adoption de l'IA dans des projets de relevé de grande valeur.
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
Saint John--Rothesay
Federal Riding (French)
Saint John--Rothesay
Federal Riding Number
13009
NAICS Code
511211
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
769865312
Recipient City
Saint John|Saint John
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Marine Thinking Inc.
Recipient Postal Code
E2L 2H6
Recipient Province or Territory
NB
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2020-2021-Q4-969215