Contribution: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Hemmera Envirochem Inc.
$118,000.00
Further development and commercialization of environmental DNA (eDNA) methods to detect presence of species of management interest.
FY 2018-19 · 2018-05-15
Summary
Hemmera is advancing eDNA studies to improve methods for detection of species at risk. Current studies are focused on optimizing sensitivity and accuracy of eDNA methods in a commercial laboratory setting for detection of target taxa. Our approach to commercialization is to develop methodology that incorporates rigorous quality assurance and quality control, thereby improving eDNA yield, accuracy, and precision in targeting species and improving consistency in intra- and inter-laboratory analysis and results. A prototype panel for seventeen (17) species of interest (i.e., species-specific primers) has been developed and is being tested in both the field and laboratory.
Department
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to FirmsIndustrial Research Assistance Program-Contributions to Firms (linked with high confidence)
Recipient
Location
Burnaby|Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
138428883
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 | 2018-05-15 | 2018-19 | $150,000.00 |
| 2 | 2018-05-15 | 2018-19 | $118,000.00 |
As published
Additional Information
This agreement has been amended 2 time(s). The total amended value is -32,000 dollars.
Additional Information (French)
Cet accord a été modifié 2 fois La valeur totale des modifications est de - 32 000 dollars.
Agreement End Date
2021-03-31
Agreement Number
908380
Agreement Start Date
2018-05-15
Agreement Title
Further development and commercialization of environmental DNA (eDNA) methods to detect presence of species of management interest.
Agreement Title (French)
Poursuite du développement et la commercialisation des méthodes d’ADN environnemental (eDNA) pour détecter la présence d’espèces d’intérêt à la direction.
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$118,000.00
Amendment Date
2020-03-17
Amendment Number
2
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
Hemmera is advancing eDNA studies to improve methods for detection of species at risk. Current studies are focused on optimizing sensitivity and accuracy of eDNA methods in a commercial laboratory setting for detection of target taxa. Our approach to commercialization is to develop methodology that incorporates rigorous quality assurance and quality control, thereby improving eDNA yield, accuracy, and precision in targeting species and improving consistency in intra- and inter-laboratory analysis and results. A prototype panel for seventeen (17) species of interest (i.e., species-specific primers) has been developed and is being tested in both the field and laboratory.
Description (French)
Hemmera fait progresser les études eDNA pour améliorer les méthodes de détection des espèces en péril. Les études actuelles sont axées sur l’optimisation de sensibilité et de précision des méthodes eDNA dans un laboratoire commercial pour la détection des taxons cibles. Notre approche à la commercialisation est de développer une méthodologie, qui incorpore une assurance de la qualité et une qualité de contrôle rigoureuse, améliorant ainsi le rendement, l'exactitude et la précision de eDNA en ciblant les espèces et en améliorant l’uniformité de l’analyse et les résultats entre les laboratoires. Un panneau de prototype de dix-sept (17) espèces d’intérêt (p. ex., amorces d'espèces spécifiques) a été développé et mis à l’essai sur le terrain et en laboratoire.
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
Burnaby South
Federal Riding (French)
Burnaby South
Federal Riding Number
59003
NAICS Code
541620
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
138428883
Recipient City
Burnaby|Burnaby
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Hemmera Envirochem Inc.
Recipient Postal Code
V5H 0C6
Recipient Province or Territory
BC
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2018-2019-Q2-908380
