Contribution: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Aspire Food Group Ltd.
$129,351.00
Pet food formulation trials with cricket protein
FY 2022-23 · 2022-04-01
Summary
Aspire pioneers precision insect farming at scale through the power of technology to enable innovative industries to create products and materials that prioritize health and sustainability.
Combining self-optimizing AI with modular farming, Aspire efficiently cultivates versatile insect ingredients. Our offerings include a complete protein source (with prebiotic fiber and other nutrients) with infinite applications for people and pets. Our by-product, frass, becomes a natural and potent enhancer of soil and plant growth. This project evaluates novel pet food diets formulated with cricket protein and investigates the health benefits for cats and dogs.
Department
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to FirmsIndustrial Research Assistance Program-Contributions to Firms (linked with high confidence)
Recipient
Location
London|London, Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
820610731
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
Amendments
Each version of the agreement as published, oldest first, with its total as of that version. The amount above is the latest.
| Amendment | Date | Fiscal Year | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2022-04-01 | 2022-23 | $129,351.00 |
| 1 | 2022-04-01 | 2022-23 | $129,351.00 |
As published
Additional Information
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The end date of this agreements has been modified by 273 days.
Additional Information (French)
Cet accord a été modifié 1 fois La date de fin du présent accord a été changé de 273 jours.
Agreement End Date
2023-10-31
Agreement Number
990117
Agreement Start Date
2022-04-01
Agreement Title
Pet food formulation trials with cricket protein
Agreement Title (French)
Essais de formulation d'aliments pour animaux de compagnie avec des protéines de grillons
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$129,351.00
Amendment Date
2023-01-24
Amendment Number
1
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
Aspire pioneers precision insect farming at scale through the power of technology to enable innovative industries to create products and materials that prioritize health and sustainability.
Combining self-optimizing AI with modular farming, Aspire efficiently cultivates versatile insect ingredients. Our offerings include a complete protein source (with prebiotic fiber and other nutrients) with infinite applications for people and pets. Our by-product, frass, becomes a natural and potent enhancer of soil and plant growth. This project evaluates novel pet food diets formulated with cricket protein and investigates the health benefits for cats and dogs.
Description (French)
Aspire est un pionnier de l'élevage de précision d'insectes à l'échelle grâce à la puissance de la technologie pour permettre aux industries innovantes de créer des produits et des matériaux qui privilégient la santé et la durabilité. En combinant l'IA auto-optimisante et l'agriculture modulaire, Aspire cultive efficacement des ingrédients d'insectes polyvalents. Nos offres comprennent une source de protéines complète (avec des fibres prébiotiques et d'autres nutriments) avec des applications infinies pour les personnes et les animaux de compagnie. Notre sous-produit, l'excrément, devient un stimulant naturel et puissant pour la croissance des sols et des plantes. Ce projet évalue de nouveaux régimes alimentaires pour animaux de compagnie formulés avec des protéines de grillons et étudie les avantages pour la santé des chats et des chiens.
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
London--Fanshawe
Federal Riding (French)
London--Fanshawe
Federal Riding Number
35051
NAICS Code
3119
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
820610731
Recipient City
London|London
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Aspire Food Group Ltd.
Recipient Postal Code
N6M 0C5
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2022-2023-Q1-990117
