Contribution: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Canobi Technologies Inc.
$100,198.00
Lightweight automated platform for vertical farming
FY 2024-25 · 2024-11-04
Summary
This project aims to develop a lightweight sensing platform that is automated that can move through out the vertical farm, the platform will be equipped with sensors, cameras, and blower, the platform will collect daily data and images, perform targeted pollination, for fruiting and vegetative plants such as strawberries. By automating processes like pollination and data collection, the platform will help farmers make data-driven decisions on yield, plant health, harvest timing, and reduce pathogen risks from human contact.
Department
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to FirmsIndustrial Research Assistance Program-Contributions to Firms (linked with high confidence)
Recipient
Location
Maxville|Maxville, Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
779841071
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 | 2024-11-04 | 2024-25 | $100,198.00 |
| 2 | 2024-11-04 | 2024-25 | $100,198.00 |
As published
Additional Information
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The end date of this agreements has been modified by 61 days.
Additional Information (French)
Cet accord a été modifié 1 fois La date de fin du présent accord a été changé de 61 jours.
Agreement End Date
2025-09-30
Agreement Number
1024235
Agreement Start Date
2024-11-04
Agreement Title
Lightweight automated platform for vertical farming
Agreement Title (French)
Plateforme automatisée légère pour l’agriculture verticale.
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$100,198.00
Amendment Date
2025-08-12
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
This project aims to develop a lightweight sensing platform that is automated that can move through out the vertical farm, the platform will be equipped with sensors, cameras, and blower, the platform will collect daily data and images, perform targeted pollination, for fruiting and vegetative plants such as strawberries. By automating processes like pollination and data collection, the platform will help farmers make data-driven decisions on yield, plant health, harvest timing, and reduce pathogen risks from human contact.
Description (French)
Ce projet vise à développer une plateforme de détection légère et automatisée qui peut se déplacer dans la ferme verticale. La plateforme sera équipée de capteurs, de caméras et d’une soufflerie, elle collectera des données et des images quotidiennes et effectuera une pollinisation ciblée pour les plantes fruitières et végétatives telles que les fraises. En automatisant les processus tels que la pollinisation et la collecte de données, la plateforme aidera les agriculteurs à prendre des décisions fondées sur des données concernant le rendement, la santé des plantes, le calendrier des récoltes, et à réduire les risques d’agents pathogènes liés au contact humain.
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
Glengarry--Prescott--Russell
Federal Riding (French)
Glengarry--Prescott--Russell
Federal Riding Number
35031
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
779841071
Recipient City
Maxville|Maxville
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Canobi Technologies Inc.
Recipient Operating Name
Canobi AgTech
Recipient Postal Code
K0C 1T0
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2024-2025-Q3-1024235
