Contribution: Industrial Research Assistance Program
Innovotech Labs Corporation
$234,000.00
Development of Advanced Assays for Medical Device Testing
FY 2026-27 · 2026-05-01
Summary
Innovotech Labs Corporation is proposing a research and development project to advance high-throughput laboratory assays for evaluating antimicrobial performance and infection risks associated with medical devices. The project will refine a rapid antimicrobial screening assay, develop tissue-based models that better reflect clinical conditions, and create a flow-based testing system that mimics real-world use of medical devices. These innovations will improve the reliability and clinical relevance of pre-clinical testing, support regulatory submissions, reduce reliance on animal testing, and strengthen Canada’s medical device and life-sciences innovation ecosystem.
Department
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program
Recipient
Location
Edmonton|Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
796201168
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Agreement End Date
2027-04-30
Agreement Number
1042254
Agreement Start Date
2026-05-01
Agreement Title
Development of Advanced Assays for Medical Device Testing
Agreement Title (French)
Développement de tests avancés pour l’évaluation des dispositifs médicaux
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$234,000.00
Amendment Number
0
Coverage
Industrial Research Assistance Program projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation and strengthen Canadian innovation ecosystem by creating new industrial capacity. | Les projets du Programme d'aide à la recherche industrielle favorisent la création de richesse au Canada grâce à l'innovation technologique et renforcent l'écosystème canadien de l'innovation en créant de nouvelles capacités industrielles.
Description
Innovotech Labs Corporation is proposing a research and development project to advance high-throughput laboratory assays for evaluating antimicrobial performance and infection risks associated with medical devices. The project will refine a rapid antimicrobial screening assay, develop tissue-based models that better reflect clinical conditions, and create a flow-based testing system that mimics real-world use of medical devices. These innovations will improve the reliability and clinical relevance of pre-clinical testing, support regulatory submissions, reduce reliance on animal testing, and strengthen Canada’s medical device and life-sciences innovation ecosystem.
Description (French)
Innovotech Labs Corporation propose un projet de recherche et développement visant à faire progresser les tests de laboratoire à haut débit destinés à évaluer les performances antimicrobiennes et les risques d’infection associés aux dispositifs médicaux. Ce projet permettra d’affiner un test de dépistage antimicrobien rapide, de développer des modèles tissulaires reflétant mieux les conditions cliniques et de créer un système de test en flux continu reproduisant l’utilisation réelle des dispositifs médicaux. Ces innovations amélioreront la fiabilité et la pertinence clinique des essais précliniques, faciliteront les demandes d’autorisation réglementaire, réduiront le recours à l’expérimentation animale et renforceront l’écosystème d’innovation canadien dans le domaine des dispositifs médicaux et des sciences de la vie.
Expected Results
The expected results and outcomes of NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program is focused on growing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through innovation and wealth creation for Canada.
Expected Results (French)
Les résultats attendus du Programme d’aide à la recherche industrielle du CNRC sont axés sur la croissance des petites et moyennes entreprises (PME) grâce à l’innovation et à la création de richesse pour le Canada.
Federal Riding
Edmonton Mill Woods
Federal Riding (French)
Edmonton Mill Woods
Federal Riding Number
48017
NAICS Code
541710
Organization Code
nrc-cnrc
Organization
National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada
Program Name
Industrial Research Assistance Program
Program Name (French)
Programme d’aide à la recherche industrielle
Program Purpose
The purpose of Industrial Research Assistance Program Contributions to Firms is to provide support that assists small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to advance their innovation knowledge and ability to innovate, grow through innovation and stimulate wealth creation for Canada.
Program Purpose (French)
Les contributions versées aux entreprises en vertu du Programme d’aide à la recherche industrielle ont pour objectif d’apporter un soutien aux petites et moyennes entreprises (PME) afin qu’elles puissent approfondir leurs connaissances en matière d’innovation et renforcer leur capacité d’innovation, de croissance et de création de richesse pour le Canada.
Recipient Business Number
796201168
Recipient City
Edmonton|Edmonton
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Innovotech Labs Corporation
Recipient Postal Code
T6N 1H1
Recipient Province or Territory
AB
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2026-2027-Q1-1042254