Contribution: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Smallfood Inc.
$341,593.00
Investigation of Repeated Fed-batch (semi-continuous) Fermentation for Increased Yield and Product Quality for Commercial Production of Protein Rich Algal Biomass
FY 2023-24 · 2023-08-18
Summary
Smallfood’s current method of fermentation is fed-batch, where feeding for 10h with substrate and supplements extends the duration of culture and achieves higher cell density, 55 g/L biomass. Due to high oxygen requirement of the protein production process, further increase in biomass yield has been a challenge using fed-batch process. To achieve higher biomass yields without oxygen depletion, repeated fed-batch where harvesting 50% or more of a completed (fed) batch and leaving the remaining cells available is to use as an inoculum for cycles will increase the biomass yield. Therefore, the current project is designed to develop a repeated fed-batch fermentation process for Smallfood’s proprietary strain.
Department
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to FirmsIndustrial Research Assistance Program-Contributions to Firms (linked with high confidence)
Recipient
Location
Halifax|Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
737992883
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 | 2023-08-18 | 2023-24 | $391,110.00 |
| 1 | 2023-08-18 | 2023-24 | $341,593.00 |
As published
Additional Information
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The total amended value is -49,517 dollars.
Additional Information (French)
Cet accord a été modifié 1 fois La valeur totale des modifications est de - 49 517 dollars.
Agreement End Date
2025-03-31
Agreement Number
1010353
Agreement Start Date
2023-08-18
Agreement Title
Investigation of Repeated Fed-batch (semi-continuous) Fermentation for Increased Yield and Product Quality for Commercial Production of Protein Rich Algal Biomass
Agreement Title (French)
Étude de la fermentation répétée en alimentation programmée (semi-continue) pour augmenter le rendement et la qualité du produit en vue de la production commerciale de biomasse algale riche en protéines
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$341,593.00
Amendment Date
2024-02-13
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
Smallfood’s current method of fermentation is fed-batch, where feeding for 10h with substrate and supplements extends the duration of culture and achieves higher cell density, 55 g/L biomass. Due to high oxygen requirement of the protein production process, further increase in biomass yield has been a challenge using fed-batch process. To achieve higher biomass yields without oxygen depletion, repeated fed-batch where harvesting 50% or more of a completed (fed) batch and leaving the remaining cells available is to use as an inoculum for cycles will increase the biomass yield. Therefore, the current project is designed to develop a repeated fed-batch fermentation process for Smallfood’s proprietary strain.
Description (French)
La méthode actuelle de fermentation de Smallfood est l’alimentation programmée, où l’alimentation pendant 10 heures avec du substrat et des suppléments prolonge la durée de la culture et permet d’obtenir une densité cellulaire plus élevée, 55 g/L de biomasse. En raison des besoins élevés en oxygène du processus de production de protéines, l’augmentation du rendement de la biomasse a été un défi pour le processus d’alimentation programmée. Pour obtenir des rendements de biomasse plus élevés sans épuisement de l’oxygène, la répétition de cette alimentation, qui consiste à récolter 50 % ou plus d’un lot achevé (alimenté) et à laisser les cellules restantes disponibles pour les utiliser comme inoculum pour les cycles, permettra d’augmenter le rendement de la biomasse. Par conséquent, le projet actuel est conçu pour développer un processus de fermentation en alimentation programmée répété pour la souche propriétaire de Smallfood.
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
Sackville--Preston--Chezzetcook
Federal Riding (French)
Sackville--Preston--Chezzetcook
Federal Riding Number
12008
NAICS Code
31199
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
737992883
Recipient City
Halifax|Halifax
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Smallfood Inc.
Recipient Operating Name
10519685 Canada Inc.
Recipient Postal Code
B3E 0C7
Recipient Province or Territory
NS
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2023-2024-Q2-1010353
