Challenge: Disinfection Robots

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What we do We bring together advanced manufacturing and technology to drive digital transformation in Canada. Project Funding Collaborations Future Ready Hannover Messe NGenCAN Who we are Read our interactive annual report, and find out what our team has accomplished. About Team Careers Resources Stay up to date and read our publications with NGen blogs. Blog Documents & Reports Events Our Impact ResilienceHQ Login This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. Back to Challenge Programs Covid-19 Autonomous Disinfection Robot Challenge Other Closed Challenge Programs: Made Smarter: Strategic Supply Challenge Covid-19 Rapid Response Challenge A Call to Action In April 2020, NGen challenged companies to develop innovative robotic solutions that would reduce the number of healthcare associated infections to protect the safety of both patients and healthcare workers, or that would disinfect private spaces and facilities so that businesses could bring employees back to work in a safe and sanitized environment. In order to qualify for funding, projects were expected to have a fast turnaround, demonstrating an impact on COVID-19 within six months. NGen received 34 expressions of interest and 19 proposals from innovative companies across Canada. 34 Expressions of Interest 19 Project Proposals Five Innovative Solutions Five outstanding projects were selected for funding under the Disinfection Robot Challenge...