Contribution: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Elkem Métal Canada inc.
$294,064.00
Manufacturing of biocarbon briquettes for the production of ferroalloys.
FY 2022-23 · 2022-04-04
Summary
The production of ferroalloy requires the addition of reducing coal, a product obtained from fossil resources. The company, as an eco-responsible company, has decided to minimize its carbon footprint by replacing fossil coal with biocarbon produced from wood residues. The company aims to produce different ranges of biocarbon to meet the needs in its ferrosilicon production facilities.
Department
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to FirmsIndustrial Research Assistance Program-Contributions to Firms (linked with high confidence)
Recipient
Location
Chicoutimi|Chicoutimi, Quebec, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
894050459
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.
| Amendment | Date | Fiscal Year | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2022-04-04 | 2022-23 | $294,064.00 |
| 1 | 2022-04-04 | 2022-23 | $294,064.00 |
As published
Additional Information
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The end date of this agreements has been modified by 86 days.
Additional Information (French)
Cet accord a été modifié 1 fois La date de fin du présent accord a été changé de 86 jours.
Agreement End Date
2023-12-31
Agreement Number
988883
Agreement Start Date
2022-04-04
Agreement Title
Manufacturing of biocarbon briquettes for the production of ferroalloys.
Agreement Title (French)
Fabrication des briquettes de biocarbone pour la production de ferro-alliages.
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$294,064.00
Amendment Date
2023-09-11
Amendment Number
1
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 production of ferroalloy requires the addition of reducing coal, a product obtained from fossil resources. The company, as an eco-responsible company, has decided to minimize its carbon footprint by replacing fossil coal with biocarbon produced from wood residues. The company aims to produce different ranges of biocarbon to meet the needs in its ferrosilicon production facilities.
Description (French)
La production de ferro-alliage demande l'addition de charbon réducteur, un produits obtenus à partir de ressources fossiles. L'entreprise, en tant qu'entreprise éco-responsable, a décidé de minimiser son empreinte carbone en remplaçant le charbon fossile avec du biocarbone produit à partir des résidus de bois. L'entreprise vise à produire différentes gammes de biocarbone pour pallier les besoins dans ses installations de production de ferrosilicium.
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
Chicoutimi--Le Fjord
Federal Riding (French)
Chicoutimi--Le Fjord
Federal Riding Number
24022
NAICS Code
331529
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
894050459
Recipient City
Chicoutimi|Chicoutimi
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Elkem Métal Canada inc.
Recipient Postal Code
G7J 0E1
Recipient Province or Territory
QC
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2022-2023-Q1-988883
