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

Université Laval

$200,000.00

Development of a producer cell line for making Adeno-associated virus for gene therapy purposes

FY 2019-20 · 2020-03-20

Summary
The objective of this two-year project is the construction of a new generation of inducible packaging cell line based on the HEK293 cell line for the production of adeno-associated virus (AAV). This would allow for a cheaper and more efficient method of production than the currently existing method, possibly yielding higher titers of AAVs.
Program
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Location
Québec, Quebec, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Business Number
119278950
Type
Grant
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions

As published

Additional Information
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The end date of this agreements has been modified by 183 days. The total amended value is 8,600 dollars.
Additional Information (French)
Cet accord a été modifié 1 fois La date de fin du présent accord a été changé de 183 jours. La valeur totale des modifications est de 8 600 dollars.
Agreement End Date
2022-03-31
Agreement Number
947372
Agreement Start Date
2020-03-20
Agreement Title
Development of a producer cell line for making Adeno-associated virus for gene therapy purposes
Agreement Title (French)
Développement d’une lignée cellulaire productive pour l’obtention de virus adéno-associés aux fins de thérapie génique
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$200,000.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
The objective of this two-year project is the construction of a new generation of inducible packaging cell line based on the HEK293 cell line for the production of adeno-associated virus (AAV). This would allow for a cheaper and more efficient method of production than the currently existing method, possibly yielding higher titers of AAVs.
Description (French)
L’objectif de ce projet qui s’étalera sur deux ans est de construire une nouvelle génération de lignées cellulaires d’encapsidation inductibles basées sur la lignée de cellules HEK-293 pour la production de virus adéno-associés (VAA). Cela permettrait la mise en place d’une méthode de production plus efficace et plus abordable que celle actuellement utilisée, qui pourrait offrir en plus des titres en VAA plus élevés.
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
Louis-Hébert
Federal Riding (French)
Louis-Hébert
Federal Riding Number
24044
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
119278950
Recipient City
Québec
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Université Laval
Recipient Operating Name
Université Laval
Recipient Postal Code
G1V 0A6
Recipient Province or Territory
QC
Recipient Type
S
Reference Number
172-2019-2020-Q4-947372