Contribution: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Edgewise Environmental Consultancy Ltd.
$75,000.00
Commercialization of Mobius Observer
FY 2024-25 · 2024-09-30
Summary
Edgewise Environmental, in conjunction with their technology partner, are developing Mobius Observer (MO), an innovative tool leveraging drone technology and AI for real-time marine mammal detection. This project focuses on improving the accuracy and efficiency of marine mammal observation operations to support conservation efforts and sustainable ocean management. Edgewise is also working on increasing the visibility of their product in the environmental technology market.
Department
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to FirmsIndustrial Research Assistance Program-Contributions to Firms (linked with high confidence)
Location
St. John's|St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
813396728
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 | 2024-09-30 | 2024-25 | $70,012.00 |
| 1 | 2024-09-30 | 2024-25 | $75,000.00 |
As published
Additional Information
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The end date of this agreements has been modified by 48 days. The total amended value is 4,988 dollars.
Additional Information (French)
Cet accord a été modifié 1 fois La date de fin du présent accord a été changé de 48 jours. La valeur totale des modifications est de 4 988 dollars.
Agreement End Date
2025-08-31
Agreement Number
1023896
Agreement Start Date
2024-09-30
Agreement Title
Commercialization of Mobius Observer
Agreement Title (French)
Commercialisation de Mobius Observer
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$75,000.00
Amendment Date
2025-07-11
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
Edgewise Environmental, in conjunction with their technology partner, are developing Mobius Observer (MO), an innovative tool leveraging drone technology and AI for real-time marine mammal detection. This project focuses on improving the accuracy and efficiency of marine mammal observation operations to support conservation efforts and sustainable ocean management. Edgewise is also working on increasing the visibility of their product in the environmental technology market.
Description (French)
Edgewise Environmental, en collaboration avec son partenaire technologique, développe Mobius Observer (MO), un outil innovant utilisant la technologie des drones et l’intelligence artificielle pour la détection en temps réel des mammifères marins. Ce projet vise à améliorer la précision et l’efficacité des opérations d’observation des mammifères marins afin de soutenir les efforts de conservation et la gestion durable des océans. Edgewise s’efforce également d’accroître la visibilité de son produit sur le marché des technologies environnementales.
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
St. John's East
Federal Riding (French)
St. John's-Est
Federal Riding Number
10006
NAICS Code
541620
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
813396728
Recipient City
St. John's|St. John's
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Edgewise Environmental Consultancy Ltd.
Recipient Postal Code
A1A 5A2
Recipient Province or Territory
NL
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2024-2025-Q3-1023896
