Contribution: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Sustento Inc.
$189,700.00
Mixotrophic production and growth conditions optimization of microalgae for pet food applications
FY 2024-25 · 2024-07-15
Summary
This project aims to develop a fermentation-based technology for the scalable production of a microalgae ingredient, offering a novel, natural source of essential nutrients for pets from non-animal sources.
Department
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to FirmsIndustrial Research Assistance Program-Contributions to Firms (linked with high confidence)
Recipient
Location
Toronto|Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
730139136
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 | 2024-07-15 | 2024-25 | $189,700.00 |
| 1 | 2024-07-15 | 2024-25 | $189,700.00 |
As published
Additional Information
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The end date of this agreements has been modified by 120 days.
Additional Information (French)
Cet accord a été modifié 1 fois La date de fin du présent accord a été changé de 120 jours.
Agreement End Date
2026-02-28
Agreement Number
1021148
Agreement Start Date
2024-07-15
Agreement Title
Mixotrophic production and growth conditions optimization of microalgae for pet food applications
Agreement Title (French)
Production mixotrophique et optimisation des conditions de croissance des microalgues pour des applications dans l’alimentation animale
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$189,700.00
Amendment Date
2025-09-23
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
This project aims to develop a fermentation-based technology for the scalable production of a microalgae ingredient, offering a novel, natural source of essential nutrients for pets from non-animal sources.
Description (French)
Ce projet vise à développer une technologie basée sur la fermentation pour la production à grande échelle d’un ingrédient à base de microalgues, offrant une nouvelle source naturelle de nutriments essentiels pour les animaux de compagnie à partir de sources non animales.
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
University--Rosedale
Federal Riding (French)
University--Rosedale
Federal Riding Number
35110
NAICS Code
311111
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
730139136
Recipient City
Toronto|Toronto
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Sustento Inc.
Recipient Operating Name
ALT-PRO Advantage
Recipient Postal Code
M5G 0C6
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2024-2025-Q2-1021148
