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Grant: Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives

Red River College

$196,523.00

Evaluation of compostable bioplastics for food packaging

FY 2021-22 · 2021-09-02

Summary
The Project will support innovation in the Canadian food packaging industry through the development of new materials that 1) increase their sustainability, 2) cope with new regulations related to Canada’s Zero Plastic Waste Strategy, 3) enhance their competitiveness in the global market and 4) support Canada’s policy on bioeconomy and circular economy. NRC is developing a new generation of compostable bioplastics from Canadian renewable resources (starch, oil, cellulose etc.) and commercial bioplastics as well as knowhow on compostable materials formulations. Prairie Research Kitchen at Red River College will collaborate with the NRC as it is equipped to evaluate the performance of these new materials in different food media. Such information is critical for technology development and as a way to determine the potential applications and adoption by the food packaging industry. Prairie Research Kitchen at Red River College has the capabilities and expertise to test the new bioplastics in a number of challenging food environments.
Program
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Location
Winnipeg|Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Business Number
122384506
Type
Grant
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.

AmendmentDateFiscal YearTotal
02021-08-252021-22$196,523.00
12021-09-022021-22$196,523.00

As published

Additional Information
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The end date of this agreements has been modified by 183 days
Additional Information (French)
Cet accord a été modifié 1 fois. La date de fin du présent accord a été changé de  183 jours.
Agreement End Date
2023-09-30
Agreement Number
976531
Agreement Start Date
2021-09-02
Agreement Title
Evaluation of compostable bioplastics for food packaging
Agreement Title (French)
Évaluation de bioplastiques compostables pour l’emballage alimentaire
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$196,523.00
Amendment Date
2022-12-09
Amendment Number
1
Description
The Project will support innovation in the Canadian food packaging industry through the development of new materials that 1) increase their sustainability, 2) cope with new regulations related to Canada’s Zero Plastic Waste Strategy, 3) enhance their competitiveness in the global market and 4) support Canada’s policy on bioeconomy and circular economy. NRC is developing a new generation of compostable bioplastics from Canadian renewable resources (starch, oil, cellulose etc.) and commercial bioplastics as well as knowhow on compostable materials formulations. Prairie Research Kitchen at Red River College will collaborate with the NRC as it is equipped to evaluate the performance of these new materials in different food media. Such information is critical for technology development and as a way to determine the potential applications and adoption by the food packaging industry. Prairie Research Kitchen at Red River College has the capabilities and expertise to test the new bioplastics in a number of challenging food environments.
Description (French)
Le projet soutiendra l’innovation dans l’industrie canadienne de l’emballage alimentaire par la mise au point de nouveaux matériaux qui (1) sont plus viables sur le plan écologique; (2) répondent aux nouvelles réglementations liées à la stratégie canadienne « zéro déchet plastique »; (3) améliorent la compétitivité sur le marché mondial; et (4) cadrent avec la politique canadienne sur la bioéconomie et l’économie circulaire. Le CNRC met au point une nouvelle génération de bioplastiques compostables à partir de ressources renouvelables canadiennes (amidon, huile, cellulose, etc.) et de bioplastiques commerciaux, en plus de développer un savoir-faire en matière de formulation de matériaux compostables. Le Prairie Research Kitchen du Red River College collaborera avec le CNRC, car il est équipé pour évaluer la performance de ces nouveaux matériaux dans différents milieux alimentaires. Ces informations sont essentielles au développement de la technologie et à la détermination des applications potentielles et de leur adoption par l’industrie de l’emballage alimentaire. La Prairie Research Kitchen du Red River College possède les capacités et l’expertise nécessaires pour tester les nouveaux bioplastiques dans un certain nombre d’environnements alimentaires difficiles.
Expected Results
In the short term, anticipated outcomes will be strengthened collaborations across industry, academia, and government to support research excellence. In the medium term, anticipated outcomes will be the development of new and potentially disruptive technologies with collaborators. In the long term, find collaborative solutions to public policy challenges and create stronger innovation systems.
Expected Results (French)
À court terme, les résultats prévus seront des collaborations renforcées entre l'industrie, le milieu universitaire et le gouvernement pour soutenir l'excellence en recherche. À moyen terme, les résultats attendus seront le développement de nouvelles technologies potentiellement perturbatrices avec des collaborateurs. À long terme, trouver des solutions collaboratives aux défis des politiques publiques et créer des systèmes d'innovation plus solides.
Federal Riding
Winnipeg Centre
Federal Riding (French)
Winnipeg-Centre
Federal Riding Number
46011
NAICS Code
541710
Organization Code
nrc-cnrc
Organization
National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada
Program Name
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Program Name (French)
Programme de collaboration en science, en technologie et en innovation - Initiatives de collaboration en R-D
Program Purpose
Collaborate on multiparty research and development programs to catalyze transformative, high-risk, high-reward research with the potential for game-changing scientific discoveries and technological breakthroughs in priority areas.
Program Purpose (French)
Collaborer à des programmes multipartites de recherche-développement dans le but de profiter de la synergie entre la recherche transformatrice à haut risque et à haut rendement et le potentiel de découvertes scientifiques et de percées technologiques révolutionnaires dans des secteurs d’intervention prioritaires.
Recipient Business Number
122384506
Recipient City
Winnipeg|Winnipeg
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Red River College
Recipient Postal Code
R3H 0J9
Recipient Province or Territory
MB
Recipient Type
S
Reference Number
172-2021-2022-Q2-976531
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