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Contribution: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms

Grain Frac Inc.

$233,000.00

ACAPS Barley Beta-Glucan Capacity Increase - Phase III

FY 2018-19 · 2018-12-03

Summary
The objective of the project is to stabilize and increase the capacity of the patented ACAPS processing technology, to increase Beta-Glucan production from barley by 50% using smart manufacturing techniques and adding new features to this innovative technology. This will contribute to the overall process efficiency of the ACAPS system, demonstrate that the entire system is financially sustainable as well as lead to increasing its capability of producing a consistent quantity and quality of Beta-Glucan at a competitive price.
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to FirmsIndustrial Research Assistance Program-Contributions to Firms (linked with high confidence)
Location
Edmonton|Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
821773983
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.

AmendmentDateFiscal YearTotal
02018-12-032018-19$233,000.00
12018-12-032018-19$233,000.00
22018-12-032018-19$233,000.00

As published

Additional Information
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The end date of this agreements has been modified by 92 days.
Additional Information (French)
Cet accord a été modifié 1 fois La date de fin du présent accord a été changé de 92 jours.
Agreement End Date
2020-10-31
Agreement Number
919098
Agreement Start Date
2018-12-03
Agreement Title
ACAPS Barley Beta-Glucan Capacity Increase - Phase III
Agreement Title (French)
Augmentation de la capacité de bêta-glucane d'orge d'ACAPS - Phase III
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$233,000.00
Amendment Date
2020-07-13
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
The objective of the project is to stabilize and increase the capacity of the patented ACAPS processing technology, to increase Beta-Glucan production from barley by 50% using smart manufacturing techniques and adding new features to this innovative technology. This will contribute to the overall process efficiency of the ACAPS system, demonstrate that the entire system is financially sustainable as well as lead to increasing its capability of producing a consistent quantity and quality of Beta-Glucan at a competitive price.
Description (French)
L'objectif du projet est de stabiliser et d'accroître la capacité de la technologie de traitement brevetée ACAPS, d'augmenter de 50% la production de bêta-glucane à partir d'orge à l'aide de techniques de fabrication intelligentes et d'ajouter de nouvelles caractéristiques à cette technologie innovante. Cela contribuera à l'efficacité globale du processus du système ACAPS, démontrera que l'ensemble du système est financièrement viable et accroîtra sa capacité à produire une quantité et une qualité constantes de bêta-glucane à un prix compétitif.
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
Edmonton Strathcona
Federal Riding (French)
Edmonton Strathcona
Federal Riding Number
48019
NAICS Code
3119
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
821773983
Recipient City
Edmonton|Edmonton
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Grain Frac Inc.
Recipient Postal Code
T6E 0G2
Recipient Province or Territory
AB
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2018-2019-Q4-919098
Grain Frac Inc. - $233,000 Contribution (2018-19) | Canada Spends