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Contribution: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms

Nix Sensor Ltd.

$550,000.00

Modification of the NIX "Spectro 2" hardware and software for the print and packaging industry

FY 2021-22 · 2021-11-01

Summary
Nix Sensor Ltd. is developing a physical 4mm diameter positioning and aperture adapter to modify and upgrade their handheld, portable spectrophotometer for the print and packaging industry. This adapter will allow users to accurately and consistently measure coloured “control patches” that are widely used to maintain quality control on many printed goods.
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to FirmsIndustrial Research Assistance Program-Contributions to Firms (linked with high confidence)
Location
Hamilton|Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
818364242
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions

As published

Agreement End Date
2023-03-31
Agreement Number
983167
Agreement Start Date
2021-11-01
Agreement Title
Modification of the NIX "Spectro 2" hardware and software for the print and packaging industry
Agreement Title (French)
Modification du matériel et du logiciel NIX « Spectro 2 » pour l'industrie de l'impression et de l'emballage
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$550,000.00
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
Nix Sensor Ltd. is developing a physical 4mm diameter positioning and aperture adapter to modify and upgrade their handheld, portable spectrophotometer for the print and packaging industry. This adapter will allow users to accurately and consistently measure coloured “control patches” that are widely used to maintain quality control on many printed goods.
Description (French)
Nix Sensor Ltd. développe un adaptateur physique de positionnement et d'ouverture de 4 mm de diamètre, et ce, pour modifier et améliorer son spectrophotomètre portatif destiné à l'industrie de l'impression et de l'emballage. Cet adaptateur permettra aux utilisateurs de mesurer avec précision et de manière cohérente les « taches de contrôle » colorées qui sont largement utilisées pour maintenir le contrôle de la qualité sur de nombreux produits imprimés.
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
Hamilton Centre
Federal Riding (French)
Hamilton-Centre
Federal Riding Number
35035
NAICS Code
334511
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
818364242
Recipient City
Hamilton|Hamilton
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Nix Sensor Ltd.
Recipient Postal Code
L8P 0A1
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2021-2022-Q3-983167