LuminUltra Technologies Ltd.: federal grants and contributions

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LuminUltra Technologies Ltd.: federal grants and contributions: 25 agreements; $5.1M value; 2 departments; 10 programs.

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25agreements
$5.1Mvalue
2departments
10programs

Largest agreements

215182$1.9Mvalue2020start2021end

Commercialize COVID-19 test kits

Development of a Novel, Rapid, Field Deployable Microbial Assay Platform$540Kvalue2017start2020end

This project involves development and integration of a novel field based microbiological assay platform that semi-automates microbial detection for a wide range of applications with diverse operational environments.

COVID-19 Response: Diagnostic Test Kit Development and Scale Up$363Kvalue2020start2020end

Development of a Novel SARS-CoV-2 test kit based on nucleic acid (RNA) detection of novel coronavirus via RT-qPCR and associated scale up activities.

215188$306Kvalue2020start2021end

Commercialize an online product line

210156$300Kvalue2017start2018end

Undertake leasehold improvements and purchase research and development equipment

Integration of an Online ATP Analyzer for the Water Industry$249Kvalue2020start2022end

Integration of an Online ATP analyzer for the water industry to eliminate all human interaction from sample collection, preparation, ATP assay, and data management.

212322$245Kvalue2019start2019end

Undertake marketing activities

BugCount Scout$194Kvalue2024start2025end

Development of an improved ATP Luminometer (BugCount Scout) tailored to the water industry. Key improvements include: an enhanced sensor for increased accuracy and reliability; Redesign of the device focused on easier customer maintenance ensuring a user-friendly experience; Significant upgrades to battery performance to extend device longevity. A pivotal feature is the integration of the new Census software program, enhancing data analysis and reporting capabilities. This comprehensive upgrade aims to set an improved, faster, and more robust customer experience allowing for the expansion of o

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Cartridge-Based Solution for Measuring SARS-CoV-2 in Wastewater$150Kvalue2021start2022end

SARS-CoV-2, the causative agent of COVID-19, can be detected in wastewater either by detection of the virus, its breakdown products, antibodies produced in response to the virus or other compounds produced in response to the virus. Wastewater based detection of SARS-CoV-2 provides early warning to the emergence of outbreaks and can monitor community infection trends. Wastewater signals can inform more efficient public health action and help mitigate the social and economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. For wastewater monitoring of SARS-CoV-2 to be successful in providing actionable public h

198233$115Kvalue2010start2013end

Undertake export marketing activities including translation

Enterprise Resource Planning Implementation & Automation of Production and Packaging Resources$98.4Kvalue2013start2014end

In order to meet the demands of its rapid sales growth, LuminUltra Technologies Ltd. has identified a critical need to scale up production and improve operational productivity. It was determined that the most efficient way to accomplish this goal is to implement new digital technology solutions in the areas of enterprise resource planning and production and packaging automation.

194111$79.1Kvalue2008start2009end

Marketing activities

Support for Expanded Opportunities in Canada$75.0Kvalue2026start2026end

Luminultra develops and supplies test kits for microbial detection in industrial systems. Currently Luminultra supplies other NATO militaries with test kits to management microbial growth in fuel and drinking water. The project will ensure Luminultra is commercially ready to supply Canada’s Department of National Defence.

213951$50.0Kvalue2019start2020end

Engage expertise to identify 3rd party logistics partner (3PL) for European and US markets

199786$50.0Kvalue2011start2012end

Hire expertise

Design of Hardware and Software for Statistical Process Analysis of Microbiological Systems$50.0Kvalue2010start2010end

Design of Hardware and Software for Statistical Process Analysis of Microbiological Systems

191889$49.3Kvalue2007start2007end

Design, manufacture and test prototype technology

215274$48.8Kvalue2020start2021end

Engage a consultant to assist with ISO certification

Field Experimentation to Examine Performance and Stability of Biological Health Measurement Analysis Systems$44.5Kvalue2010start2011end

Field Experimentation to Examine Performance and Stability of Biological Health Measurement Analysis Systems

190749$42.7Kvalue2006start2007end

Hire technical Staff

European Expansion Strategy$40.0Kvalue2018start2019end

Our European expansion strategy involves the absorption of our long-time European distributor as part of LuminUltra, and in doing so, represents a big opportunity to have our hands directly in all EU business initiatives.

LuminUltra Technologies Ltd.-2024-2025-1017117$38.0Kvalue2024start2025end

The purpose of this CanExport SMEs agreement is to support small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for activities related to export market development that are part of an export business case for a specific target market, particularly where activities are targeting departmental priority markets and sectors.

Youth - Digital Marketing Specialist$30.0Kvalue2019start2020end

The Digital Marketing Specialist will enhance our current technical marketing practices to allow us to continue to grow into new geographical and vertical markets. They will be heavily involved in determining strategy and messaging for our new technical products.

Software Design$28.5Kvalue2010start2011end

Software Design

189799$0value2006start2008end

Hire marketing Manager

Departments

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency12agreements$3.2Mvalue4programs
  • Business Development Program
  • REGI - Business Scale-up and Productivity
  • REGI - Productivity and Business Skills
  • BDP - Productivity and Business Skills

All grants from Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

National Research Council Canada13agreements$1.9Mvalue6programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
  • Innovative Solutions Canada
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
  • CanExport
  • CanExport SME

All grants from National Research Council Canada

Years

20261agreements$75.0Kvalue1programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program
20242agreements$232Kvalue2programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
  • CanExport SME
20211agreements$150Kvalue1programs
  • Innovative Solutions Canada
20205agreements$2.9Mvalue4programs
  • Business Development Program
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
  • REGI - Business Scale-up and Productivity
  • REGI - Productivity and Business Skills
20193agreements$325Kvalue3programs
  • Business Development Program
  • REGI - Productivity and Business Skills
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
20181agreements$40.0Kvalue1programs
  • CanExport
20172agreements$840Kvalue2programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
  • Business Development Program
20131agreements$98.4Kvalue1programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
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20111agreements$50.0Kvalue1programs
  • BDP - Productivity and Business Skills
20104agreements$238Kvalue3programs
  • Business Development Program
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
20081agreements$79.1Kvalue1programs
  • Business Development Program
20071agreements$49.3Kvalue1programs
  • Business Development Program
20062agreements$42.7Kvalue2programs
  • BDP - Productivity and Business Skills
  • Business Development Program

Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Source: Government of Canada proactive disclosure of grants and contributions (open.canada.ca, dataset 432527ab-7aac-45b5-81d6-7597107a7013), 1,327,352 rows as published, collapsed to one agreement per agreement number (per reference number where none is given) at its latest amendment, which carries the full agreement value. Years are the agreement start year. Agreements with individuals are counted but not named.