Contribution: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Nyoka Design Corp.
$90,000.00
FPCM - Pilot Testing of a Bioluminescent chem light for Search and Rescue Operations
FY 2025-26 · 2025-09-01
Summary
The project will pilot biodegradable, bioluminescent glow sticks in Search and Rescue training and operations in BC with a search and rescue team. The project will test brightness, durability, ease of use, and compliance in real-world rescue conditions, aiming to match or exceed chemical glow stick performance while reducing environmental impact.
Department
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to FirmsIndustrial Research Assistance Program-Contributions to Firms (linked with high confidence)
Recipient
Location
Courtenay|Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
755565082
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Agreement End Date
2026-03-31
Agreement Number
1034679
Agreement Start Date
2025-09-01
Agreement Title
FPCM - Pilot Testing of a Bioluminescent chem light for Search and Rescue Operations
Agreement Title (French)
PPAMC - Essai pilote d’un bâton lumineux bioluminescent pour les opérations de recherche et de sauvetage
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$90,000.00
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
The project will pilot biodegradable, bioluminescent glow sticks in Search and Rescue training and operations in BC with a search and rescue team. The project will test brightness, durability, ease of use, and compliance in real-world rescue conditions, aiming to match or exceed chemical glow stick performance while reducing environmental impact.
Description (French)
Ce projet vise à tester des bâtons lumineux biodégradables et bioluminescents dans le cadre d’une formation et d’opérations de recherche et de sauvetage en Colombie-Britannique avec une équipe de recherche et de sauvetage. Le projet testera la luminosité, la durabilité, la facilité d’utilisation et la conformité dans des conditions de sauvetage réelles, dans le but d’égaler ou de dépasser les performances des bâtons lumineux chimiques tout en réduisant l’impact sur l’environnement.
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
Courtenay--Alberni
Federal Riding (French)
Courtenay--Alberni
Federal Riding Number
59009
NAICS Code
541620
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
755565082
Recipient City
Courtenay|Courtenay
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Nyoka Design Corp.
Recipient Operating Name
Lux Bio
Recipient Postal Code
V9N 3A1
Recipient Province or Territory
BC
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2025-2026-Q2-1034679
