Contribution: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Beekeeping Innovations Ltd.
$44,000.00
Bee Monitoring Solutions
FY 2024-25 · 2024-09-01
Summary
Beekeeping Innovations Ltd. is developing an advanced beehive management system. This innovative project combines in-hive sensors, software, and AI to provide beekeepers with real-time information for more effective hive management. The system will monitor sound, weight, temperature, humidity, and CO2 levels, allowing for comprehensive health assessment of bee colonies without frequent visual inspections. Data collected will be used to develop AI algorithms capable of predicting potential hive failures, representing a significant advancement in beekeeping technology. This collaboration aims to revolutionize beekeeping practices by offering a data-driven approach to hive management.
Department
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to FirmsIndustrial Research Assistance Program-Contributions to Firms (linked with high confidence)
Recipient
Location
Calgary|Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
740434816
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 | 2024-09-01 | 2024-25 | $24,000.00 |
| 2 | 2024-09-01 | 2024-25 | $44,000.00 |
As published
Additional Information
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The end date of this agreements has been modified by 183 days. The total amended value is 20,000 dollars.
Additional Information (French)
Cet accord a été modifié 1 fois La date de fin du présent accord a été changé de 183 jours. La valeur totale des modifications est de 20 000 dollars.
Agreement End Date
2025-11-30
Agreement Number
1021867
Agreement Start Date
2024-09-01
Agreement Title
Bee Monitoring Solutions
Agreement Title (French)
Solutions de surveillance des abeilles
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$44,000.00
Amendment Date
2025-05-01
Amendment Number
2
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
Beekeeping Innovations Ltd. is developing an advanced beehive management system. This innovative project combines in-hive sensors, software, and AI to provide beekeepers with real-time information for more effective hive management. The system will monitor sound, weight, temperature, humidity, and CO2 levels, allowing for comprehensive health assessment of bee colonies without frequent visual inspections. Data collected will be used to develop AI algorithms capable of predicting potential hive failures, representing a significant advancement in beekeeping technology. This collaboration aims to revolutionize beekeeping practices by offering a data-driven approach to hive management.
Description (French)
Beekeeping Innovations Ltd. développe un système avancé de gestion des ruches. Ce projet novateur associe des capteurs, des logiciels et l’intelligence artificielle afin de fournir aux apiculteurs des informations en temps réel pour une gestion plus efficace des ruches. Le système surveillera le son, le poids, la température, l’humidité et les niveaux de CO2, ce qui permettra une évaluation complète de la santé des colonies d’abeilles sans inspections visuelles fréquentes. Les données collectées seront utilisées pour développer des algorithmes d’intelligence artificielle capables de prédire les défaillances potentielles des ruches, ce qui représente une avancée significative dans la technologie de l’apiculture. Cette collaboration vise à révolutionner les pratiques apicoles en proposant une approche de la gestion des ruches basée sur les données.
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
Calgary Heritage
Federal Riding (French)
Calgary Heritage
Federal Riding Number
48007
NAICS Code
4183
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
740434816
Recipient City
Calgary|Calgary
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Beekeeping Innovations Ltd.
Recipient Postal Code
T2V 3K4
Recipient Province or Territory
AB
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2024-2025-Q2-1021867
