Grant: Applied Research and Development Grants - Level 1

Sussex Research Laboratories Inc. is a specialty chemicals company in Ottawa, Ontario that is an expert in*synthesis and characterization of carbohydrate-based systems and stable isotope-labeled molecules. Founded in*1996, Sussex has been expanding their product lines, contract manufacturing, and custom synthesis and*characterization mainly serving the research and pharmaceutical fields. When they discovered that their*proprietary glycopeptide GlycolastinTM was shown to have anti-aging and anti-wrinkle properties, it was an*opportunity to expand into the cosmetics market.*Sussex is partnering with Seneca to develop cosmetics formulations of an eye cream, face cream, and facial*serum incorporating GlycolastinTM that meet the market requirements of pure white colour, excellent feel on the*skin, and pleasant odour. The project will draw from the talent of students trained in Senecas Cosmetic Sciences*Graduate Certificate program, under the guidance of Professor Sharon Robertson, to overcome the challenges of*creating new, high-end formulations incorporating a novel active ingredient. This work will cover the steps from*understanding the relevant properties of GlycolastinTM, creating the formulations, testing for look, feel, and longterm*stability, and initial scale-up work. These new formulations will enable Sussex to enter the cosmetics market*and through initial licensing deals will be able to fund the development of further cosmeceutical actives and*become an established brand in the cosmetics marketplace.