Contribution: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
Qeen Biotechnologies Inc.
$30,000.00
YOUTH - Microbiologist.
FY 2024-25 · 2025-01-06
Summary
This project focuses on phage selection, characterization, and GMP-compliant production processes to address antimicrobial resistance. The microbiologist will gain expertise in analytical techniques including qPCR, endotoxin testing, and fermentation optimization, and will contribute to advancement of innovative bacteriophage therapies for critical pathogens.
Department
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
Recipient
Location
Gatineau|Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
789858214
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Agreement End Date
2025-09-19
Agreement Number
1025709
Agreement Start Date
2025-01-06
Agreement Title
YOUTH - Microbiologist.
Agreement Title (French)
PEJ - Microbiologiste.
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$30,000.00
Amendment Number
0
Coverage
IRAP Youth Employment Program projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation. | Les projets du Programme Emploi-jeunesse du PARI stimulent la création de richesse au Canada grâce à l’innovation technologique.
Description
This project focuses on phage selection, characterization, and GMP-compliant production processes to address antimicrobial resistance. The microbiologist will gain expertise in analytical techniques including qPCR, endotoxin testing, and fermentation optimization, and will contribute to advancement of innovative bacteriophage therapies for critical pathogens.
Description (French)
Ce projet se concentre sur la sélection et la caractérisation des phages, ainsi que sur les processus de production conformes aux bonnes pratiques de fabrication, afin de lutter contre la résistance aux antimicrobiens. Le ou la microbiologiste acquerra une expertise dans les techniques analytiques, y compris la qPCR, les tests d’endotoxine et l’optimisation de la fermentation, et contribuera à l’avancement de thérapies bactériophages innovantes pour les pathogènes critiques.
Expected Results
The purpose of IRAP’s Youth Employment Program is to assist in increasing the supply of highly qualified people, promoting the benefits of advanced studies, demonstrating federal leadership by investing in the skills required to meet the needs of the knowledge economy and facilitating the transition of highly skilled young people to a rapidly changing labour market.
Expected Results (French)
Le Programme Emploi-jeunesse du PARI contribue à accroître le bassin de personnes hautement qualifiées, fait la promotion des études supérieures, démontre le leadership fédéral grâce aux investissements effectués dans l’acquisition des compétences requises pour répondre aux besoins de l’économie du savoir et facilite la transition des jeunes hautement qualifiés vers un marché du travail en évolution rapide.
Federal Riding
Pontiac
Federal Riding (French)
Pontiac
Federal Riding Number
24057
NAICS Code
541710
Organization Code
nrc-cnrc
Organization
National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada
Program Name
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
Program Name (French)
Programme d’aide à la recherche industrielle – Programme emploi jeunesse
Program Purpose
The purpose of IRAP’s Youth Employment Program is to assist in increasing the supply of highly qualified people, promoting the benefits of advanced studies, demonstrating federal leadership by investing in the skills required to meet the needs of the knowledge economy and facilitating the transition of highly skilled young people to a rapidly changing labour market.
Program Purpose (French)
Le Programme Emploi-jeunesse du PARI contribue à accroître le bassin de personnes hautement qualifiées, fait la promotion des études supérieures, démontre le leadership fédéral grâce aux investissements effectués dans l’acquisition des compétences requises pour répondre aux besoins de l’économie du savoir et facilite la transition des jeunes hautement qualifiés vers un marché du travail en évolution rapide.
Recipient Business Number
789858214
Recipient City
Gatineau|Gatineau
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Qeen Biotechnologies Inc.
Recipient Postal Code
J9J 3K3
Recipient Province or Territory
QC
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2024-2025-Q4-1025709
