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Contribution: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms

Rapidia Tech Inc.

$575,000.00

Simplified Metal 3D Printing

FY 2018-19 · 2018-04-01

Summary
The project will develop the core technology for a simplified metal 3D printing process. This method follows methods already demonstrated by other companies, but removes their shortcomings. The two largest shortcomings of current technology for low cost 3D metal printing are the large material waste used in the support structure and the need for a de-binding machine.
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to FirmsIndustrial Research Assistance Program-Contributions to Firms (linked with high confidence)
Location
Vancouver|Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
790734529
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
02018-04-012018-19$500,000.00
12018-04-012018-19$575,000.00

As published

Additional Information
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The end date of this agreements has been modified by 59 days. The total amended value is 75,000 dollars.
Additional Information (French)
Cet accord a été modifié 1 fois La date de fin du présent accord a été changé de 59 jours. La valeur totale des modifications est de 75 000 dollars.
Agreement End Date
2020-02-28
Agreement Number
904998
Agreement Start Date
2018-04-01
Agreement Title
Simplified Metal 3D Printing
Agreement Title (French)
Impression 3D simplifiée en métal
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$575,000.00
Amendment Date
2019-12-17
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
The project will develop the core technology for a simplified metal 3D printing process. This method follows methods already demonstrated by other companies, but removes their shortcomings. The two largest shortcomings of current technology for low cost 3D metal printing are the large material waste used in the support structure and the need for a de-binding machine.
Description (French)
Le projet permettra le développement de la technologie de base pour un processus simplifié d’impression 3D à métal. Cette méthode suit les méthodes déjà établies par d’autres entreprises, mais supprime leurs lacunes. Les deux plus grandes lacunes de la technologie actuelle afin de réduire les coûts d’impression 3D en métal sont les gros déchets de matériel utilisé dans la structure de soutien et la besoin d’une machine de déliantage.
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
Vancouver Quadra
Federal Riding (French)
Vancouver Quadra
Federal Riding Number
59039
NAICS Code
3312
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
790734529
Recipient City
Vancouver|Vancouver
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Rapidia Tech Inc.
Recipient Postal Code
V6T 1B4
Recipient Province or Territory
BC
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2018-2019-Q1-904998