Contribution: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
SEGRA INTERNATIONAL CORP.
$75,000.00
Development of a ribonucleic acid (RNA)-based biopesticide prototype - proof of concept study
FY 2024-25 · 2025-02-01
Summary
This proof-of-concept project aims to develop an RNA-based biopesticide prototype to combat Hop Latent Viroid (HLVd) infections in high-value crops.
Department
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to FirmsIndustrial Research Assistance Program-Contributions to Firms (linked with high confidence)
Recipient
Location
Richmond|Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
719224925
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Agreement End Date
2025-08-31
Agreement Number
1027472
Agreement Start Date
2025-02-01
Agreement Title
Development of a ribonucleic acid (RNA)-based biopesticide prototype - proof of concept study
Agreement Title (French)
Développement d’un prototype de biopesticide à base d’acide ribonucléique (ARN) - étude de preuve de concept
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$75,000.00
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 proof-of-concept project aims to develop an RNA-based biopesticide prototype to combat Hop Latent Viroid (HLVd) infections in high-value crops.
Description (French)
Ce projet de preuve de concept vise à développer un prototype de biopesticide à base d’ARN pour lutter contre les infections par le viroïde latent du houblon (HLVd) dans les cultures à haute valeur ajoutée.
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
Steveston--Richmond East
Federal Riding (French)
Steveston--Richmond-Est
Federal Riding Number
59031
NAICS Code
541710
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
719224925
Recipient City
Richmond|Richmond
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
SEGRA INTERNATIONAL CORP.
Recipient Operating Name
Segra International
Recipient Postal Code
V6W 1M2
Recipient Province or Territory
BC
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2024-2025-Q4-1027472
