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Contribution: Industrial Research Assistance Program

Virica Biotech Inc.

$1,650.00

Canada–UK Biomanufacturing Peer-to-Peer In-Person Networking Meetings – June 2026

FY 2026-27 · 2026-05-26

Summary
Participation in Canada–UK biomanufacturing peer-to-peer networking meetings – June 8 to 15, 2026. Through the 2023 Canada–UK Biomanufacturing Initiative (Memorandum of Cooperation), Canada and the United Kingdom committed to advancing collaboration in biomanufacturing, with a focus on co-innovation, workforce development, and scale-up. The initiative includes the creation of a bilateral peer-to-peer network that brings together experts and organizations from both countries to strengthen partnerships and pursue shared growth opportunities.
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program
Location
Ottawa|Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
721336089
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions

As published

Agreement End Date
2026-06-30
Agreement Number
1043665
Agreement Start Date
2026-05-26
Agreement Title
Canada–UK Biomanufacturing Peer-to-Peer In-Person Networking Meetings – June 2026
Agreement Title (French)
Rencontres de réseautage en présentiel entre pairs dans le domaine de la biofabrication Canada-Royaume-Uni – juin 2026
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$1,650.00
Amendment Number
0
Coverage
Industrial Research Assistance Program projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation and strengthen Canadian innovation ecosystem by creating new industrial capacity. | Les projets du Programme d'aide à la recherche industrielle favorisent la création de richesse au Canada grâce à l'innovation technologique et renforcent l'écosystème canadien de l'innovation en créant de nouvelles capacités industrielles.
Description
Participation in Canada–UK biomanufacturing peer-to-peer networking meetings – June 8 to 15, 2026. Through the 2023 Canada–UK Biomanufacturing Initiative (Memorandum of Cooperation), Canada and the United Kingdom committed to advancing collaboration in biomanufacturing, with a focus on co-innovation, workforce development, and scale-up. The initiative includes the creation of a bilateral peer-to-peer network that brings together experts and organizations from both countries to strengthen partnerships and pursue shared growth opportunities.
Description (French)
Participation au réseautage entre pairs Canada-Royaume-Uni dans le domaine de la biofabrication – du 8 au 15 juin 2026. Dans le cadre de l’Initiative Canada-Royaume-Uni sur la biofabrication de 2023 (protocole de coopération), le Canada et le Royaume-Uni se sont engagés à faire progresser la collaboration dans le domaine de la biofabrication, en accordant une attention particulière à la co-innovation, au développement de la main-d’œuvre et à la mise à l’échelle. Cette initiative prévoit la création d’un réseau bilatéral entre pairs réunissant des experts et des organisations des 2 pays afin de renforcer les partenariats et d’exploiter des possibilités de croissance communes.
Expected Results
The expected results and outcomes of NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program is focused on growing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through innovation and wealth creation for Canada.
Expected Results (French)
Les résultats attendus du Programme d’aide à la recherche industrielle du CNRC sont axés sur la croissance des petites et moyennes entreprises (PME) grâce à l’innovation et à la création de richesse pour le Canada.
Federal Riding
Ottawa Centre
Federal Riding (French)
Ottawa-Centre
Federal Riding Number
35075
NAICS Code
54171
Organization Code
nrc-cnrc
Organization
National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada
Program Name
Industrial Research Assistance Program
Program Name (French)
Programme d’aide à la recherche industrielle
Program Purpose
The purpose of Industrial Research Assistance Program Contributions to Firms is to provide support that assists small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to advance their innovation knowledge and ability to innovate, grow through innovation and stimulate wealth creation for Canada.
Program Purpose (French)
Les contributions versées aux entreprises en vertu du Programme d’aide à la recherche industrielle ont pour objectif d’apporter un soutien aux petites et moyennes entreprises (PME) afin qu’elles puissent approfondir leurs connaissances en matière d’innovation et renforcer leur capacité d’innovation, de croissance et de création de richesse pour le Canada.
Recipient Business Number
721336089
Recipient City
Ottawa|Ottawa
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Virica Biotech Inc.
Recipient Operating Name
Virica Biotech
Recipient Postal Code
K1Z 5N4
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2026-2027-Q1-1043665