Contribution: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Upper Canada Growers Ltd.
$139,420.00
Micrografting using in vitro apple rootstocks and scions
FY 2019-20 · 2019-07-01
Summary
This project aims to develop the ‘micro graft’ technology for apple tree using tissue culture raised rootstocks and scion plants. Completion of this project will enable Upper Canada Growers to reduce the cost of propagation and enhance efficiency of tree production with significant economic advantages, job creation in Ontario, and expansion in international markets.
Department
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to FirmsIndustrial Research Assistance Program-Contributions to Firms (linked with high confidence)
Recipient
Location
Niagara On The Lake|Niagara On The Lake, Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
765140298
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Agreement End Date
2020-11-30
Agreement Number
931980
Agreement Start Date
2019-07-01
Agreement Title
Micrografting using in vitro apple rootstocks and scions
Agreement Title (French)
Microgreffage à l'aide de porte-greffes et de scions de pommier in vitro
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$139,420.00
Amendment Number
0
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
This project aims to develop the ‘micro graft’ technology for apple tree using tissue culture raised rootstocks and scion plants. Completion of this project will enable Upper Canada Growers to reduce the cost of propagation and enhance efficiency of tree production with significant economic advantages, job creation in Ontario, and expansion in international markets.
Description (French)
Ce projet vise à développer la technologie de " microgreffe " pour pommier à l'aide de porte-greffes et de plants de scion en culture tissulaire. La réalisation de ce projet permettra à Upper Canada Growers de réduire les coûts de propagation et d'améliorer l'efficacité de la production d'arbres avec des avantages économiques importants, la création d'emplois en Ontario et l'expansion dans les marchés internationaux.
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
Essex
Federal Riding (French)
Essex
Federal Riding Number
35026
NAICS Code
111421
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
765140298
Recipient City
Niagara On The Lake|Niagara On The Lake
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Upper Canada Growers Ltd.
Recipient Postal Code
N0R 1G0
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2019-2020-Q2-931980
