Contribution: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Nimble Science Ltd.
$50,000.00
Device Miniaturization and In-Vitro Quality Study of the SIMBA Capsule
FY 2019-20 · 2019-11-01
Summary
Nimble Science has designed and implemented its first proof-of-concept prototype of the SIMBA capsules. The prototype is encapsulated by a standard AAA size gelatin capsule. The fact that gelatin is a type of animal-sourced material imposes a Class 4 device on SIMBA capsules as per the Guidance on the Risk-based Classification System by Health Canada. Therefore, this project involves miniaturizing a small intestine microbiome aspiration capsule in order to fit into a standard vegetarian enteric capsule for better patient acceptance and easier regulatory approval, and conducting a series of in-vitro tests to validate the sampling function parameters before proceeding to the clinical trial.
Department
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to FirmsIndustrial Research Assistance Program-Contributions to Firms (linked with high confidence)
Recipient
Location
Calgary|Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
780882932
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Agreement End Date
2020-10-31
Agreement Number
937687
Agreement Start Date
2019-11-01
Agreement Title
Device Miniaturization and In-Vitro Quality Study of the SIMBA Capsule
Agreement Title (French)
Miniaturisation du dispositif et étude de qualité in vitro de la capsule SIMBA
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$50,000.00
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
Nimble Science has designed and implemented its first proof-of-concept prototype of the SIMBA capsules. The prototype is encapsulated by a standard AAA size gelatin capsule. The fact that gelatin is a type of animal-sourced material imposes a Class 4 device on SIMBA capsules as per the Guidance on the Risk-based Classification System by Health Canada. Therefore, this project involves miniaturizing a small intestine microbiome aspiration capsule in order to fit into a standard vegetarian enteric capsule for better patient acceptance and easier regulatory approval, and conducting a series of in-vitro tests to validate the sampling function parameters before proceeding to the clinical trial.
Description (French)
Nimble Science a conçu et mis en œuvre son premier prototype de validation de principe des capsules SIMBA. Le prototype est encapsulé par une capsule de gélatine standard de taille AAA. Le fait que la gélatine est un type de matière d'origine animale impose un dispositif de classe 4 aux capsules SIMBA, conformément à la aux lignes directrices sur le système de classification fondé sur le risque de Santé Canada. Par conséquent, ce projet comprend la miniaturisation d'une capsule d'aspiration du microbiome de l'intestin grêle, et ce, afin qu'elle s'insère dans une capsule entérique végétarienne standard pour une meilleure tolérance du patient et pour une approbation réglementaire plus simple. Il comprend en outre la tenue d'un ensemble de tests in vitro pour valider les paramètres fonctionnels des échantillons avant la réalisation de l'essai clinique.
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
Calgary Centre
Federal Riding (French)
Calgary-Centre
Federal Riding Number
48004
NAICS Code
334512
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
780882932
Recipient City
Calgary|Calgary
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Nimble Science Ltd.
Recipient Postal Code
T2P 3P2
Recipient Province or Territory
AB
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2019-2020-Q3-937687
