Grant: Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Concordia University|Université Concordia
$100,000.00
AstroYeast Microfarm: Space-adapted Nutrient and Flavour Factory
FY 2022-23 · 2023-03-31
Summary
Our food technology is centered around a yeast strain that is specially adapted to the space environment (AstroYeast). The yeast acts as a chassis to produce the nutrients crew members will need for their long voyage to our celestial neighbours, combined with flavour molecules that enhance the dining experience. The production of these nutrients and flavour molecules is performed in an automated and optimized bioreactor system. The end product is a delicious and nutritious yeast spread which can be safely consumed.
Department
Program
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Location
Montreal|Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Type
Grant
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Agreement End Date
2023-10-05
Agreement Number
22FOOD2
Agreement Start Date
2023-03-31
Agreement Title
AstroYeast Microfarm: Space-adapted Nutrient and Flavour Factory
Agreement Title (French)
Microferme AstroYeast : Une usine de nutriments et d'arômes adaptée à l'espace
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$100,000.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
Our food technology is centered around a yeast strain that is specially adapted to the space environment (AstroYeast). The yeast acts as a chassis to produce the nutrients crew members will need for their long voyage to our celestial neighbours, combined with flavour molecules that enhance the dining experience. The production of these nutrients and flavour molecules is performed in an automated and optimized bioreactor system. The end product is a delicious and nutritious yeast spread which can be safely consumed.
Description (French)
Notre technologie alimentaire est centrée sur une souche de levure spécialement adaptée à l'environnement spatial (AstroYeast). La levure sert de châssis pour produire les nutriments dont les membres de l'équipage auront besoin pendant leur long voyage vers nos voisins célestes, associés à des molécules aromatiques qui améliorent l'expérience culinaire. La production de ces nutriments et molécules aromatiques est réalisée dans un système de bioréacteur automatisé et optimisé. Le produit final est une pâte à tartiner à base de levure, délicieuse et nutritive, qui peut être consommée en toute sécurité.
Expected Results
The Research component of the program provides financial support to organizations to conduct space related research and development in priority areas. It will support targeted knowledge development and innovation to sustain and enhance the Canadian capacity to use space to address national needs and priorities in the future.
Expected Results (French)
Le volet Recherche du programme offre aux organisations une aide financière qui leur permettra de mener leurs activités de recherche et développement spatiales dans des secteurs prioritaires. Ce volet appuiera le développement des connaissances et l’innovation dans les domaines ciblés de manière à soutenir et à accroître la capacité du Canada d’utiliser l’espace pour répondre aux besoins et aux priorités du pays dans le futur.
Organization Code
csa-asc
Organization
Canadian Space Agency | Agence spatiale canadienne
Program Name
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Program Name (French)
Programme global de subventions et contributions à l'appui de la recherche, de la sensibilisation et de l'éducation en sciences et technologies spatiales
Program Purpose
This program supports knowledge development and innovation in the CSA's priority areas while increasing the awareness and participation of Canadians in space-related disciplines and activities.
The Research Component aims to support the development of science and technology; foster the continual development of a critical mass of researchers and highly qualified people in Canada; and support information gathering and space-related studies and research pertaining to Canadian Space Agency priorities.
Program Purpose (French)
Ce programme appuie le développement des connaissances et l'innovation dans des domaines prioritaires de l'ASC et accroît la sensibilisation et la participation des Canadiens aux disciplines et aux activités liées à l'espace.
Le volet Recherche vise à soutenir le développement des sciences et des technologies, à favoriser le développement continu d'une masse critique de chercheurs et de personnes hautement qualifiées au Canada, et à appuyer la collecte d'information, la recherche et les études relatives à l'espace en tenant compte des priorités de l'ASC.
Recipient City
Montreal|Montreal
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Concordia University|Université Concordia
Recipient Postal Code
H4B 1R6
Recipient Province or Territory
QC
Recipient Type
S
Reference Number
003-2022-2023-Q4-00003