Canada Spends Logo

Explore our Budget 2026 analysis

Contribution: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms

Phycus Biotechnologies Inc

$73,400.00

Production of Biologically derived polyglycolic acid

FY 2021-22 · 2021-06-01

Summary
Phycus Biotechnologies has developed a manufacturing process for production biobased biodegradable polymers. This project will focus on the polymerization of alpha-hydroxy acids into linear polyesters for use in films, coating and packaging applications.
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to FirmsIndustrial Research Assistance Program-Contributions to Firms (linked with high confidence)
Location
Richmond Hill|Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
710261496
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.

AmendmentDateFiscal YearTotal
02021-06-012021-22$73,400.00
12021-06-012021-22$73,400.00

As published

Additional Information
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The end date of this agreements has been modified by 90 days.
Additional Information (French)
Cet accord a été modifié 1 fois La date de fin du présent accord a été changé de 90 jours.
Agreement End Date
2022-03-31
Agreement Number
973789
Agreement Start Date
2021-06-01
Agreement Title
Production of Biologically derived polyglycolic acid
Agreement Title (French)
Production d'acide polyglycolique d'origine biologique
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$73,400.00
Amendment Date
2022-01-05
Amendment Number
1
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
Phycus Biotechnologies has developed a manufacturing process for production biobased biodegradable polymers. This project will focus on the polymerization of alpha-hydroxy acids into linear polyesters for use in films, coating and packaging applications.
Description (French)
Phycus Biotechnologies a mis au point un procédé de fabrication pour la production de polymères biodégradables d'origine biologique. Ce projet se concentrera sur la polymérisation d'acides alpha-hydroxy en polyesters linéaires destinés à être utilisés dans des films, des revêtements et des applications d'emballage.
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
Aurora--Oak Ridges--Richmond Hill
Federal Riding (French)
Aurora--Oak Ridges--Richmond Hill
Federal Riding Number
35003
NAICS Code
3259
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
710261496
Recipient City
Richmond Hill|Richmond Hill
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Phycus Biotechnologies Inc
Recipient Postal Code
L4S 1E6
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2021-2022-Q2-973789
Phycus Biotechnologies Inc - $73,400 Contribution (20… | Canada Spends