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Contribution: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms

Giatec Scientific Inc.

$3,000,000.00

Development of a platform for raw material tracking and concrete optimization

FY 2024-25 · 2024-09-01

Summary
This project focuses on developing a cutting-edge solution for real-time tracking of raw materials used in concrete production, such as cement and aggregates. Giatec is developing technology to generate operational and environmental improvements in the construction industry. This project focuses on developing a solution to further improve the quality of concrete and reduce its environmental impact. Additionally, the system will generate Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) on an ongoing basis, ensuring accurate, up-to-date environmental impact data. This innovation aims to improve efficiency, sustainability, and transparency in the concrete industry while supporting regulatory compliance and decision making.
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to FirmsIndustrial Research Assistance Program-Contributions to Firms (linked with high confidence)
Location
Nepean|Nepean, Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
852814714
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions

As published

Agreement End Date
2026-03-31
Agreement Number
1025777
Agreement Start Date
2024-09-01
Agreement Title
Development of a platform for raw material tracking and concrete optimization
Agreement Title (French)
Développement d’une plateforme pour le suivi des matières premières et l’optimisation du béton.
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$3,000,000.00
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
This project focuses on developing a cutting-edge solution for real-time tracking of raw materials used in concrete production, such as cement and aggregates. Giatec is developing technology to generate operational and environmental improvements in the construction industry. This project focuses on developing a solution to further improve the quality of concrete and reduce its environmental impact. Additionally, the system will generate Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) on an ongoing basis, ensuring accurate, up-to-date environmental impact data. This innovation aims to improve efficiency, sustainability, and transparency in the concrete industry while supporting regulatory compliance and decision making.
Description (French)
Ce projet se concentre sur le développement d’une solution de pointe pour le suivi en temps réel des matières premières utilisées dans la production de béton, telles que le ciment et les agrégats. Giatec développe une technologie permettant d’améliorer les opérations et l’environnement dans le secteur de la construction. Ce projet se concentre sur le développement d’une solution permettant d’améliorer la qualité du béton et de réduire son impact sur l’environnement. En outre, le système produira en permanence des déclarations environnementales de produits (EPD), ce qui permettra de disposer de données précises et actualisées sur l’impact environnemental. Cette innovation vise à améliorer l’efficacité, la durabilité et la transparence dans l’industrie du béton, tout en facilitant la conformité réglementaire et la prise de décision.
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
Nepean
Federal Riding (French)
Nepean
Federal Riding Number
35064
NAICS Code
327390
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
852814714
Recipient City
Nepean|Nepean
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Giatec Scientific Inc.
Recipient Operating Name
Giatec
Recipient Postal Code
K2H 9E8
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2024-2025-Q4-1025777