Contribution: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Atlantic BioCorp LTD.
$75,000.00
Project STARGATE - St. Anthony Region Green Applied Technology Expansion
FY 2025-26 · 2025-10-15
Summary
Atlantic BioCorp is developing the STAR GATE (St. Anthony Region – Green Advanced Technology Enterprise) project to establish a sustainable bioprocessing hub in northern Newfoundland. The initiative will convert local fisheries by-products into high-value biomaterials such as chitosan, protein hydrolysates, and calcium citrate using green processes. The project supports regional economic development, waste reduction, and Canada’s growing circular bioeconomy.
Department
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to FirmsIndustrial Research Assistance Program-Contributions to Firms (linked with high confidence)
Recipient
Location
St. John's|St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
738574151
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Agreement End Date
2026-03-16
Agreement Number
1036576
Agreement Start Date
2025-10-15
Agreement Title
Project STARGATE - St. Anthony Region Green Applied Technology Expansion
Agreement Title (French)
Projet STARGATE - Expansion des technologies vertes appliquées dans la région de St. Anthony
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
Atlantic BioCorp is developing the STAR GATE (St. Anthony Region – Green Advanced Technology Enterprise) project to establish a sustainable bioprocessing hub in northern Newfoundland. The initiative will convert local fisheries by-products into high-value biomaterials such as chitosan, protein hydrolysates, and calcium citrate using green processes. The project supports regional economic development, waste reduction, and Canada’s growing circular bioeconomy.
Description (French)
Atlantic BioCorp développe le projet STAR GATE (St. Anthony Region – Green Advanced Technology Enterprise) afin de créer un centre de biotransformation durable dans le nord de Terre-Neuve. Cette initiative permettra de transformer les sous-produits de la pêche locale en biomatériaux à haute valeur ajoutée, tels que le chitosane, les hydrolysats de protéines et le citrate de calcium, à l’aide de procédés écologiques. Le projet soutient le développement économique régional, la réduction des déchets et la bioéconomie circulaire en pleine croissance au Canada.
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
St. John's East
Federal Riding (French)
St. John's-Est
Federal Riding Number
10006
NAICS Code
325190
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
738574151
Recipient City
St. John's|St. John's
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Atlantic BioCorp LTD.
Recipient Operating Name
Atlantic BioCorp
Recipient Postal Code
A1C 1P5
Recipient Province or Territory
NL
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2025-2026-Q3-1036576
