Contribution: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Aruna Revolution Health Inc.
$207,400.00
Development of Equipment and Process for Scaling of Compostable Menstrual Pads
FY 2023-24 · 2023-10-23
Summary
Aruna’s goal is revolutionizing menstrual products, making them better for the body and the planet. To do that we will develop a local micro-manufacturing facility in Nova Scotia, that will encompass fiber extraction, non-woven development, and pad conversion. This project will allow us to scale up the fiber extraction process, complete research on pre-processing of the raw materials, including washing, drying, decorticating, and cutting to length before extracting the fibers in a tank, and sterilizing the fibers for non-woven manufacturing. This project will allow Aruna to move from slower manual small scale equipment into a pilot scale fiber extraction
Department
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to FirmsIndustrial Research Assistance Program-Contributions to Firms (linked with high confidence)
Recipient
Location
Vancouver|Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
762155067
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 | 2023-10-23 | 2023-24 | $167,400.00 |
| 2 | 2023-10-23 | 2023-24 | $207,400.00 |
As published
Additional Information
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The total amended value is 40,000 dollars.
Additional Information (French)
Cet accord a été modifié 1 fois La valeur totale des modifications est de 40 000 dollars.
Agreement End Date
2025-01-31
Agreement Number
1011332
Agreement Start Date
2023-10-23
Agreement Title
Development of Equipment and Process for Scaling of Compostable Menstrual Pads
Agreement Title (French)
Développement d’un équipement et d’un processus pour la mise à l’échelle de serviettes hygiéniques compostables
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$207,400.00
Amendment Date
2024-10-23
Amendment Number
2
Coverage
IRAP Contributions to Firms projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation. | Les projets des Contributions aux entreprises stimulent la création de richesse au Canada grâce à l’innovation technologique.
Description
Aruna’s goal is revolutionizing menstrual products, making them better for the body and the planet. To do that we will develop a local micro-manufacturing facility in Nova Scotia, that will encompass fiber extraction, non-woven development, and pad conversion. This project will allow us to scale up the fiber extraction process, complete research on pre-processing of the raw materials, including washing, drying, decorticating, and cutting to length before extracting the fibers in a tank, and sterilizing the fibers for non-woven manufacturing. This project will allow Aruna to move from slower manual small scale equipment into a pilot scale fiber extraction
Description (French)
L’objectif d’Aruna est de révolutionner les produits menstruels, en les rendant meilleurs pour le corps et la planète. Pour ce faire, nous allons développer une installation de microfabrication locale en Nouvelle-Écosse, qui englobera l’extraction de fibres, le développement de non-tissés et la conversion de serviettes hygiéniques. Ce projet nous permettra de développer le processus d’extraction des fibres, d’achever la recherche sur le prétraitement des matières premières, notamment le lavage, le séchage, la décortication et la coupe à la longueur avant l’extraction des fibres dans un réservoir, et de stériliser les fibres pour la fabrication de non-tissés. Ce projet permettra à Aruna de passer d’un équipement manuel lent à petite échelle à une extraction de fibres à l’échelle pilote.
Expected Results
The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Firms is to support research, development, adoption and/or adaptation of innovative or technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada up to their commercialization
Expected Results (French)
Le PARI, par le biais des Contributions aux entreprises, vise à appuyer la recherche, le développement, l’adaptation et/ou l’adoption au Canada de produits, de services ou de processus novateurs ou axés sur des technologies nouvelles ou améliorées, et ce jusqu’à leur commercialisation
Federal Riding
Vancouver Centre
Federal Riding (French)
Vancouver-Centre
Federal Riding Number
59034
NAICS Code
322291
Organization Code
nrc-cnrc
Organization
National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada
Program Name
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Program Name (French)
Programme d’aide à la recherche industrielle – Contributions aux entreprises
Program Purpose
The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Firms is to support research, development, adoption and/or adaptation of innovative or technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada up to their commercialization
Program Purpose (French)
Le PARI, par le biais des Contributions aux entreprises, vise à appuyer la recherche, le développement, l’adaptation et/ou l’adoption au Canada de produits, de services ou de processus novateurs ou axés sur des technologies nouvelles ou améliorées, et ce jusqu’à leur commercialisation
Recipient Business Number
762155067
Recipient City
Vancouver|Vancouver
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Aruna Revolution Health Inc.
Recipient Postal Code
V6B 4P7
Recipient Province or Territory
BC
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2023-2024-Q3-1011332
