Contribution: Industrial Research Assistance Program
Plasmagear Inc.
$600,000.00
Eureka Cluster SMART – S08-40 – EcoSpinPlasma – Production of air permeable - fluorine free outerwear with novel electrospinning-plasma machine
FY 2025-26 · 2025-10-27
Summary
Eureka Cluster SMART – S08-40 – EcoSpinPlasma, in collaboration with Inovenso (Turkey). The Firm is developing a new generation of PFAS-free, breathable, and oil- and water-repellent textile coatings using atmospheric pressure plasma. These durable water-repellent coatings aim to replace harmful fluorochemicals, aligning with global regulations and demand for sustainable materials. The Firm will integrate its coatings with nanofiber membranes made via electrospinning to create advanced outerwear fabrics that balance protection, comfort, and sustainability.
Department
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program
Recipient
Location
Montreal|Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
765957287
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Agreement End Date
2028-02-25
Agreement Number
1038603
Agreement Start Date
2025-10-27
Agreement Title
Eureka Cluster SMART – S08-40 – EcoSpinPlasma – Production of air permeable - fluorine free outerwear with novel electrospinning-plasma machine
Agreement Title (French)
Pôle EUREKA SMART – S08-40 – EcoSpinPlasma – Production de vêtements d’extérieur perméables à l’air et sans fluor à l’aide d’une nouvelle machine à électrofilage-plasma
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$600,000.00
Amendment Number
0
Coverage
Industrial Research Assistance Program projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation and strengthen Canadian innovation ecosystem by creating new industrial capacity. | Les projets du Programme d'aide à la recherche industrielle favorisent la création de richesse au Canada grâce à l'innovation technologique et renforcent l'écosystème canadien de l'innovation en créant de nouvelles capacités industrielles.
Description
Eureka Cluster SMART – S08-40 – EcoSpinPlasma, in collaboration with Inovenso (Turkey). The Firm is developing a new generation of PFAS-free, breathable, and oil- and water-repellent textile coatings using atmospheric pressure plasma. These durable water-repellent coatings aim to replace harmful fluorochemicals, aligning with global regulations and demand for sustainable materials. The Firm will integrate its coatings with nanofiber membranes made via electrospinning to create advanced outerwear fabrics that balance protection, comfort, and sustainability.
Description (French)
Pôle EUREKA SMART – S08-40 – EcoSpinPlasma, en collaboration avec Inovenso (Turquie). L’entreprise développe une nouvelle génération de revêtements textiles sans PFAS, respirants et hydrofuges et oléofuges à l’aide de plasma à pression atmosphérique. Ces revêtements hydrofuges durables visent à remplacer les produits chimiques fluorés nocifs, conformément aux réglementations mondiales et à la demande en matériaux durables. L’entreprise intégrera ses revêtements à des membranes en nanofibres fabriquées par électrofilage afin de créer des tissus de vêtements d’extérieur avancés qui allient protection, confort et durabilité.
Expected Results
The expected results and outcomes of NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program is focused on growing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through innovation and wealth creation for Canada.
Expected Results (French)
Les résultats attendus du Programme d’aide à la recherche industrielle du CNRC sont axés sur la croissance des petites et moyennes entreprises (PME) grâce à l’innovation et à la création de richesse pour le Canada.
Federal Riding
Ville-Marie--Le Sud-Ouest--Île-des-Soeurs
Federal Riding (French)
Ville-Marie--Le Sud-Ouest--Île-des-Soeurs
Federal Riding Number
24077
NAICS Code
3133
Organization Code
nrc-cnrc
Organization
National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada
Program Name
Industrial Research Assistance Program
Program Name (French)
Programme d’aide à la recherche industrielle
Program Purpose
The purpose of Industrial Research Assistance Program Contributions to Firms is to provide support that assists small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to advance their innovation knowledge and ability to innovate, grow through innovation and stimulate wealth creation for Canada.
Program Purpose (French)
Les contributions versées aux entreprises en vertu du Programme d’aide à la recherche industrielle ont pour objectif d’apporter un soutien aux petites et moyennes entreprises (PME) afin qu’elles puissent approfondir leurs connaissances en matière d’innovation et renforcer leur capacité d’innovation, de croissance et de création de richesse pour le Canada.
Recipient Business Number
765957287
Recipient City
Montreal|Montréal
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Plasmagear Inc.
Recipient Operating Name
Équipement Plasma
Recipient Postal Code
H3A 0A4
Recipient Province or Territory
QC
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2025-2026-Q4-1038603