Contribution: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
TerraVerdae BioWorks Inc.
$319,747.00
Eurostars 2256 SustainableSole: Sustainable Shoe Soles based on PHA and Food Waste
FY 2023-24 · 2023-04-01
Summary
As part of the international consortium project “Eurostars 2256 SustainableSole”, TerraVerdae BioWorks Inc. in collaboration with KUORI GmbH (Switzerland), University of Northwestern Switzerland (Switzerland), and Wildling Shoes GmbH (Germany) will develop a biobased and biodegradable shoe sole material based on polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) biopolymer and food industry waste streams. This will act as a replacement for conventional shoe sole materials, which have detrimental impact on the environment during their use phase (microplastics) and especially at their end of lifetime. The goal of this project is to built up the production process and value chain and bring the shoe sole to the market.
Department
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to FirmsIndustrial Research Assistance Program-Contributions to Firms (linked with high confidence)
Recipient
Location
Edmonton|Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
813454220
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 | 2023-04-01 | 2023-24 | $327,400.00 |
| 2 | 2023-04-01 | 2023-24 | $319,747.00 |
| 3 | 2023-04-01 | 2023-24 | $319,747.00 |
As published
Additional Information
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The end date of this agreements has been modified by 183 days.
Additional Information (French)
Cet accord a été modifié 1 fois La date de fin du présent accord a été changé de 183 jours.
Agreement End Date
2025-09-30
Agreement Number
1003083
Agreement Start Date
2023-04-01
Agreement Title
Eurostars 2256 SustainableSole: Sustainable Shoe Soles based on PHA and Food Waste
Agreement Title (French)
Eurostars 2256 SustainableSole : Semelles de chaussures durables à base de PHA et de déchets alimentaires
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$319,747.00
Amendment Date
2025-01-13
Amendment Number
3
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
As part of the international consortium project “Eurostars 2256 SustainableSole”, TerraVerdae BioWorks Inc. in collaboration with KUORI GmbH (Switzerland), University of Northwestern Switzerland (Switzerland), and Wildling Shoes GmbH (Germany) will develop a biobased and biodegradable shoe sole material based on polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) biopolymer and food industry waste streams. This will act as a replacement for conventional shoe sole materials, which have detrimental impact on the environment during their use phase (microplastics) and especially at their end of lifetime. The goal of this project is to built up the production process and value chain and bring the shoe sole to the market.
Description (French)
Dans le cadre du projet de consortium international «Eurostars 2256 SustainableSole», TerraVerdae BioWorks Inc., en collaboration avec KUORI GmbH (Suisse), l'Université de la Suisse du Nord-Ouest (Suisse) et Wildling Shoes GmbH (Allemagne), développera un matériau de semelle de chaussure biosourcé et biodégradable à base de biopolymère polyhydroxyalcanoate (PHA) et de résidus de l'industrie alimentaire. Ce matériau remplacera les semelles de chaussures conventionnelles, qui ont un impact négatif sur l'environnement pendant leur phase d'utilisation (microplastiques) et surtout à la fin de leur cycle de vie. L'objectif de ce projet est de construire le procédé de production et la chaîne de valeur et de mettre la semelle de chaussure sur le marché.
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
Edmonton Strathcona
Federal Riding (French)
Edmonton Strathcona
Federal Riding Number
48019
NAICS Code
54171
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
813454220
Recipient City
Edmonton|Edmonton
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
TerraVerdae BioWorks Inc.
Recipient Operating Name
TerraVerdae Bioworks
Recipient Postal Code
T6G 2E1
Recipient Province or Territory
AB
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2022-2023-Q4-1003083
