Contribution: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
SkyWatch Space Applications Inc.
$239,999.00
Edge Computing in Space - Onboard ML Cloud Detection
FY 2022-23 · 2022-08-01
Summary
Delivery of multi-spectral cloud prediction machine learning models to be deployed and operated onboard satellites in orbit, reducing satellite operator downlink costs by up to 70%
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
838179398
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 | 2022-08-01 | 2022-23 | $239,999.00 |
| 1 | 2022-08-01 | 2022-23 | $239,999.00 |
As published
Additional Information
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The end date of this agreements has been modified by 59 days.
Additional Information (French)
Cet accord a été modifié 1 fois La date de fin du présent accord a été changé de 59 jours.
Agreement End Date
2023-03-31
Agreement Number
994588
Agreement Start Date
2022-08-01
Agreement Title
Edge Computing in Space - Onboard ML Cloud Detection
Agreement Title (French)
L'informatique de pointe dans l'espace – Détection des nuages par AA embarqué
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$239,999.00
Amendment Date
2023-01-17
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
Delivery of multi-spectral cloud prediction machine learning models to be deployed and operated onboard satellites in orbit, reducing satellite operator downlink costs by up to 70%
Description (French)
Livraison de modèles d'apprentissage automatique de prévision de nuages multispectraux à déployer et à exploiter à bord de satellites en orbite, réduisant les coûts de liaison descendante des opérateurs de satellites jusqu'à 70 %.
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
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
838179398
Recipient City
Kitchener|Kitchener
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
SkyWatch Space Applications Inc.
Recipient Operating Name
SkyWatch
Recipient Postal Code
N2H 2G8
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2022-2023-Q3-994588
