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Contribution: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms

Industrial Plankton Inc.

$15,175.00

BC Fast Pilot - Seaweed Bioreactor for Kelp Hatchery Systems

FY 2023-24 · 2023-07-03

Summary
A pilot facility to reliably produce seaweed seed will be commissioned in Bamfield BC. For the seaweed industry to grow in BC, a reliable source of seaweed seed is required. This project will establish a foundation for that.
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to FirmsIndustrial Research Assistance Program-Contributions to Firms (linked with high confidence)
Location
Victoria|Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
801385865
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions

As published

Agreement End Date
2024-03-31
Agreement Number
1007582
Agreement Start Date
2023-07-03
Agreement Title
BC Fast Pilot - Seaweed Bioreactor for Kelp Hatchery Systems
Agreement Title (French)
BC Fast Pilot - Bioréacteur à algues pour les systèmes d’écloserie de varech
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$15,175.00
Amendment Number
0
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
A pilot facility to reliably produce seaweed seed will be commissioned in Bamfield BC. For the seaweed industry to grow in BC, a reliable source of seaweed seed is required. This project will establish a foundation for that.
Description (French)
Une installation pilote destinée à produire de manière fiable des semences d’algues sera mise en service à Bamfield, en Colombie-Britannique. Pour que l’industrie des algues se développe en Colombie-Britannique, il faut une source fiable de semences d’algues. Ce projet jettera les bases d’une telle démarche.
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
Esquimalt--Saanich--Sooke
Federal Riding (French)
Esquimalt--Saanich--Sooke
Federal Riding Number
59026
NAICS Code
112510
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
801385865
Recipient City
Victoria|Victoria
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Industrial Plankton Inc.
Recipient Postal Code
V8Z 3P2
Recipient Province or Territory
BC
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2023-2024-Q2-1007582