Contribution: Innovation for Defence Excellence and and Security
Envision SQ Inc.
$198,950.00
Innovation for Defence Excellence and and Security
FY 2020-21 · 2020-11-27
Summary
EnvisionSQ has developed an innovative disinfectant for application on virtually any surface, either in-situ or off-site, to help prevent spread of bacteria and viruses. This product is currently being submitted to Health Canada for approval. GermStopSQ is designed as a high-performing antimicrobial and antiviral disinfectant that works around the clock. The liquid formulation kills on contact and when dry, creates a clear, selfsanitizing coating material that ruptures the target organism’s protective outer covering. Independent tests show the GermStopSQ coating is more than 99.9999% effective at killing a broad range of microbes and 99.993% effective at killing coronavirus 229E, a recognized proxy for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Thanks to its nanoengineered properties and unique polymer structure, GermStopSQ bonds to both hard and soft surfaces. It can be applied using a variety of delivery modes — spraying, rolling or wiping — depending on the type of surface. Once applied, it creates an invisible and durable film network structure. Its active ingredient is designed to keep surfaces disinfected for days, while a special photocatalytic ingredient provides additional disinfection every time it’s exposed to light. With this project, Envision SQ aims to optimize the GermStopSQ formulation for use in enclosed spaces and around sensitive equipment.
Department
Program
Innovation for Defence Excellence and and Security
Recipient
Location
Guelph|Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Agreement End Date
2021-06-01
Agreement Number
CPCA-0571
Agreement Start Date
2020-11-27
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$198,950.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
EnvisionSQ has developed an innovative disinfectant for application on virtually any surface, either in-situ or off-site, to help prevent spread of bacteria and viruses. This product is currently being submitted to Health Canada for approval. GermStopSQ is designed as a high-performing antimicrobial and antiviral disinfectant that works around the clock. The liquid formulation kills on contact and when dry, creates a clear, selfsanitizing coating material that ruptures the target organism’s protective outer covering. Independent tests show the GermStopSQ coating is more than 99.9999% effective at killing a broad range of microbes and 99.993% effective at killing coronavirus 229E, a recognized proxy for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Thanks to its nanoengineered properties and unique polymer structure, GermStopSQ bonds to both hard and soft surfaces. It can be applied using a variety of delivery modes — spraying, rolling or wiping — depending on the type of surface. Once applied, it creates an invisible and durable film network structure. Its active ingredient is designed to keep surfaces disinfected for days, while a special photocatalytic ingredient provides additional disinfection every time it’s exposed to light. With this project, Envision SQ aims to optimize the GermStopSQ formulation for use in enclosed spaces and around sensitive equipment.
Description (French)
EnvisionSQ a développé un désinfectant innovant pour une application sur pratiquement toutes les surfaces, in situ ou hors site, pour aider à prévenir la propagation des bactéries et des virus. Ce produit est actuellement soumis à Santé Canada pour approbation. GermStopSQ est conçu comme un désinfectant antimicrobien et antiviral de haute performance qui fonctionne 24 heures sur 24. La formulation liquide tue au contact et une fois sèche, crée un matériau de revêtement transparent et auto-assainissant qui rompt le revêtement extérieur protecteur de l’organisme cible. Des tests indépendants montrent que le revêtement GermStopSQ est efficace à plus de 99,9999% pour tuer un large éventail de microbes et à 99,993% efficace pour tuer le coronavirus 229E, un proxy reconnu du SRAS-CoV-2, le virus qui cause le COVID-19. Grâce à ses propriétés nanotechnologiques et à sa structure polymère unique, GermStopSQ adhère aux surfaces dures et molles. Il peut être appliqué en utilisant une variété de modes de distribution - pulvérisation, roulage ou essuyage - selon le type de surface. Une fois appliqué, il crée une structure de réseau de film invisible et durable. Son ingrédient actif est conçu pour garder les surfaces désinfectées pendant des jours, tandis qu'un ingrédient photocatalytique spécial assure une désinfection supplémentaire chaque fois qu'il est exposé à la lumière. Avec ce projet, Envision SQ vise à optimiser la formulation GermStopSQ pour une utilisation dans des espaces clos et autour d'équipements sensibles
Organization Code
dnd-mdn
Organization
National Defence | Défense nationale
Program Name
Innovation for Defence Excellence and and Security
Program Name (French)
Innovation pour la defense, l'exellence et la securite
Recipient City
Guelph|Guelph
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Envision SQ Inc.
Recipient Operating Name
Envision SQ Inc.
Recipient Postal Code
N1G2W1
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
032-2020-2021-Q3-00039
Research Organization
Envision SQ Inc.