Contribution: SIF Stream 2 - Growth
Northern RNA Inc.
$15,000,000.00
819504
FY 2023-24 · 2023-08-10
Summary
This project will establish a good
manufacturing practice (GMP)-ready
Chemical Manufacturing Facility at
the Edmonton Research Park in
Edmonton, Alberta. The facility will
provide commercial-scale chemical
manufacturing capacity focused on
the production of lipids and other
critical pharmaceutical materials used
in advanced therapeutics, vaccines,
and lipid nanoparticle (LNP) systems.The project’s work phase is scheduled to end on March 31, 2029.
Program
SIF Stream 2 - Growth
Recipient
Location
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
717183537
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 | 2023-02-04 | 2022-23 | $15,000,000.00 |
| 1 | 2023-08-10 | 2023-24 | $15,000,000.00 |
| 2 | 2023-08-10 | 2023-24 | $15,000,000.00 |
As published
Additional Information
The amendment provides for a 44 month extension.
Additional Information (French)
La modification prévoit une prolongation de 44 mois.
Agreement End Date
2053-09-01
Agreement Number
819504
Agreement Start Date
2023-08-10
Agreement Title
819504
Agreement Title (French)
819504
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$15,000,000.00
Amendment Date
2026-08-21
Amendment Number
2
Description
This project will establish a good
manufacturing practice (GMP)-ready
Chemical Manufacturing Facility at
the Edmonton Research Park in
Edmonton, Alberta. The facility will
provide commercial-scale chemical
manufacturing capacity focused on
the production of lipids and other
critical pharmaceutical materials used
in advanced therapeutics, vaccines,
and lipid nanoparticle (LNP) systems.The project’s work phase is scheduled to end on March 31, 2029.
Description (French)
Ce projet permettra d’établir une
installation de fabrication de produits
chimiques prête pour les bonnes
pratiques de fabrication (BPF) au
parc de recherche d’Edmonton à
Edmonton, en Alberta. L’installation
fournira une capacité de fabrication
de produits chimiques à l’échelle
commerciale, axée sur la production
de lipides et d’autres matières
pharmaceutiques essentielles
utilisées dans les thérapies avancées,
les vaccins et les systèmes de
nanoparticules lipidiques (LNP). La
phase de travail du projet devrait
se terminer le 31 mars 2029.
Expected Results
The investment will allow Northern
RNA to possess enhanced domestic
manufacturing capacity for
strategically important pharmaceutical
inputs, supporting Canadian supply
chain resilience, increased
commercialization opportunities, and
improved access to GMP
manufactured materials required for advanced therapeutics and vaccine
development. The project will further
strengthen Canada's
biomanufacturing ecosystem through
investment in infrastructure,
equipment, and highly qualified
personnel.
Expected Results (French)
L’investissement permettra à
Northern RNA de posséder une
capacité de fabrication nationale
améliorée pour des intrants
pharmaceutiques d’importance
stratégique, ce qui favorisera la
résilience de la chaîne
d’approvisionnement canadienne,
l’augmentation des possibilités de
commercialisation et l’amélioration de
l’accès aux matières produites selon
les BPF nécessaires à la mise au
point de traitements de pointe et de
vaccins. Le projet renforcera
davantage l’écosystème de
biofabrication du Canada grâce à des
investissements dans l’infrastructure,
l’équipement et le personnel
hautement qualifié.
Federal Riding
Calgary Forest Lawn
Federal Riding (French)
Calgary Forest Lawn
Federal Riding Number
48006
NAICS Code
339900
Organization Code
ic
Organization
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada
Program Name
SIF Stream 2 - Growth
Program Name (French)
FRS Volet 2 - Croissance
Program Purpose
Encourage R&D that will accelerate technology transfer and commercialization of innovative products, processes and services; Facilitate the growth and expansion of firms in Canada; Attract and retain large scale investments to Canada; and-Advance industrial research, development and technology demonstration through collaboration between academia, non-profit organizations and the private sector.
Program Purpose (French)
Favoriser les activités de R-D qui accéléreront le transfert de la technologie et la commercialisation de produits, de processus et de services novateurs ; faciliter la croissance et l'expansion des entreprises au Canada ; attirer et conserver des investissements de grande envergure au Canada ; et-faire progresser la recherche industrielle, le développement et la démonstration de technologies grâce à la collaboration entre les universitaires, les organisations à but non lucratif et le secteur privé.
Recipient Business Number
717183537
Recipient City
Calgary
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Northern RNA Inc.
Recipient Operating Name
Northern RNA Inc.
Recipient Postal Code
T2A7H8
Recipient Province or Territory
AB
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
033-2023-2024-Q2-819504