Contribution: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Rainforest Algae Corp.
$74,000.00
10 L PBR - ARP
FY 2023-24 · 2023-05-15
Summary
The current project is to commercialize a research scale 20L photobioreactor (PBR), with targeted sales of the same to algae research institutions, colleges, universities, Government laboratories and commercial algae companies. The PBR design has evolved over 3 years and has been working well for the past 2 years. On-going modifications have improved functionality and durability. The PBR addresses fouling and has proven to double known algae densities and yields from published values. It is capable of integrating multiple research sensors with monitoring and control functions. The project is to design and construct an industrial designed prototype to showcase and to begin selling units at a first algae conference in Sep 2023.
Department
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to FirmsIndustrial Research Assistance Program-Contributions to Firms (linked with high confidence)
Recipient
Location
Calgary|Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
772026746
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Agreement End Date
2024-02-29
Agreement Number
1009058
Agreement Start Date
2023-05-15
Agreement Title
10 L PBR - ARP
Agreement Title (French)
10 L PBR — ARP
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$74,000.00
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
The current project is to commercialize a research scale 20L photobioreactor (PBR), with targeted sales of the same to algae research institutions, colleges, universities, Government laboratories and commercial algae companies. The PBR design has evolved over 3 years and has been working well for the past 2 years. On-going modifications have improved functionality and durability. The PBR addresses fouling and has proven to double known algae densities and yields from published values. It is capable of integrating multiple research sensors with monitoring and control functions. The project is to design and construct an industrial designed prototype to showcase and to begin selling units at a first algae conference in Sep 2023.
Description (French)
Le projet actuel consiste à commercialiser un photobioréacteur (PBR) de 20 litres à l’échelle de la recherche, avec des ventes ciblées aux institutions de recherche sur les algues, aux collèges, aux universités, aux laboratoires gouvernementaux et aux entreprises commerciales de production d’algues. La conception du PBR a évolué au cours des trois dernières années et fonctionne bien depuis deux ans. Des modifications constantes ont permis d’améliorer la fonctionnalité et la durabilité. Le PBR s’attaque à l’encrassement et s’est avéré capable de doubler les densités et les rendements d’algues connus par rapport aux valeurs publiées. Il est capable d’intégrer de multiples capteurs de recherche avec des fonctions de surveillance et de contrôle. Le projet consiste à concevoir et à construire un prototype industriel pour présenter et commencer à vendre des unités lors d’une première conférence sur les algues en septembre 2023.
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
Calgary Confederation
Federal Riding (French)
Calgary Confederation
Federal Riding Number
48005
NAICS Code
111419
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
772026746
Recipient City
Calgary|Calgary
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Rainforest Algae Corp.
Recipient Postal Code
T2M 2P3
Recipient Province or Territory
AB
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2023-2024-Q2-1009058
