Contribution: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Dispension Industries Incorporated
$139,941.00
SmartServ Technology Prototype Improvements
FY 2022-23 · 2022-11-21
Summary
Dispension developed an unattended adult-beverage dispensing technology which identifies and age-gates a user before providing service. Four preliminary “SmartServ” prototypes were deployed as a pilot project at Dodgers Stadium in Los Angeles during the 2022 MLB All Star Game and Home Run Derby in July. The purpose of this project is to conduct the necessary experimentation, modifications and testing that will allow Dispension to improve the prototype technology to a commercial-ready state.
Department
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to FirmsIndustrial Research Assistance Program-Contributions to Firms (linked with high confidence)
Recipient
Location
Dartmouth|Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
787778687
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.
| Amendment | Date | Fiscal Year | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2022-11-21 | 2022-23 | $139,941.00 |
| 1 | 2022-11-21 | 2022-23 | $139,941.00 |
As published
Additional Information
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The end date of this agreements has been modified by 98 days.
Additional Information (French)
Cet accord a été modifié 1 fois La date de fin du présent accord a été changé de 98 jours.
Agreement End Date
2023-06-30
Agreement Number
998657
Agreement Start Date
2022-11-21
Agreement Title
SmartServ Technology Prototype Improvements
Agreement Title (French)
Améliorations du prototype de la technologie SmartServ
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$139,941.00
Amendment Date
2023-03-20
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
Dispension developed an unattended adult-beverage dispensing technology which identifies and age-gates a user before providing service. Four preliminary “SmartServ” prototypes were deployed as a pilot project at Dodgers Stadium in Los Angeles during the 2022 MLB All Star Game and Home Run Derby in July. The purpose of this project is to conduct the necessary experimentation, modifications and testing that will allow Dispension to improve the prototype technology to a commercial-ready state.
Description (French)
Dispension a développé une technologie de distribution de boissons pour adultes sans surveillance, qui reconnaît et détermine l’âge des utilisateurs avant de les servir. Quatre prototypes préliminaires SmartServ ont été déployés en tant que projet pilote au stade des Dodgers à Los Angeles pendant le 2022 MLB All Star Game et Home Run Derby en juillet. Le but de ce projet est de mener les expérimentations, les modifications et les tests nécessaires qui permettront à Dispension d’améliorer la technologie du prototype jusqu’à un niveau prêt à la commercialisation.
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
Dartmouth--Cole Harbour
Federal Riding (French)
Dartmouth--Cole Harbour
Federal Riding Number
12004
NAICS Code
454210
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
787778687
Recipient City
Dartmouth|Dartmouth
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Dispension Industries Incorporated
Recipient Postal Code
B2Y 2W3
Recipient Province or Territory
NS
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2022-2023-Q3-998657
