Contribution: AgriScience Program - Project Component
Renaissance BioScience Corp.
$829,708.00
Eco-Friendly Precision: Innovative RNAi Encapsidation for Flea Beetle Control
FY 2025-26 · 2025-05-01
Summary
The project aims to develop a yeast-derived RNA interference (RNAi) biopesticide using virus-like particle (VLP) technology.
Department
Program
AgriScience Program - Project Component
Recipient
Location
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
850218033
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Agreement End Date
2028-03-31
Agreement Number
SCAP-ASP-204
Agreement Start Date
2025-05-01
Agreement Title
Eco-Friendly Precision: Innovative RNAi Encapsidation for Flea Beetle Control
Agreement Title (French)
Précision écologique : encapsulation innovante par ARNi pour lutter contre les altises
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$829,708.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
The project aims to develop a yeast-derived RNA interference (RNAi) biopesticide using virus-like particle (VLP) technology.
Description (French)
Le projet vise à développer un biopesticide reposant sur l’interférence ARN (ARNi) dérivé de la levure au moyen de la technologie pseudo-particule virale (VLP).
Expected Results
To accelerate the pace of innovation by providing funding and support for pre-commercial science activities and research that benefits the agriculture and agri-food sector and Canadians.
Expected Results (French)
À accélérer le rythme des innovations, au moyen du financement et du soutien d'activités scientifiques de précommercialisation et de la recherche au bénéfice du secteur de l'agriculture et de l'agroalimentaire et des Canadiens.
NAICS Code
1151
Organization Code
aafc-aac
Organization
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada
Program Name
AgriScience Program - Project Component
Program Name (French)
Programme Agri-science -Volet projets
Program Purpose
The AgriScience Program - Project Component accelerates the pace of innovation by providing funding and support for pre-commercial science activities and cutting-edge research that benefits the agriculture and agri-food sector and Canadians.
Program Purpose (French)
Le volet Projet du Programme Agri-science accélère le rythme de l'innovation en fournissant du financement et du soutien pour les activités scientifiques précommerciales et la recherche de pointe qui profitent au secteur agricole et agroalimentaire et aux Canadiens.
Recipient Business Number
850218033
Recipient City
Vancouver
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Renaissance BioScience Corp.
Recipient Postal Code
V6T 1Z3
Recipient Province or Territory
BC
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
235-2025-2026-Q2-00008
