Contribution: Agricultural Clean Technology
Lucent Biosciences, Inc.
$1,976,150.00
Innovative Controlled Release Nitrogen for Microplastic Free and Sustainable Agriculture
FY 2024-25 · 2024-10-18
Summary
This project aims to replace conventional, water-soluble nitrogen fertilizers such as urea, which contributes approximately 40% of nitrogen use in agriculture but is linked to certain environmental issues.
Department
Program
Agricultural Clean Technology
Recipient
Location
Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
816191035
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Agreement End Date
2028-03-30
Agreement Number
ACT-RI-440
Agreement Start Date
2024-10-18
Agreement Title
Innovative Controlled Release Nitrogen for Microplastic Free and Sustainable Agriculture
Agreement Title (French)
Azote innovant à libération contrôlée pour une agriculture durable et sans microplastiques
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$1,976,150.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
This project aims to replace conventional, water-soluble nitrogen fertilizers such as urea, which contributes approximately 40% of nitrogen use in agriculture but is linked to certain environmental issues.
Description (French)
Ce projet vise à remplacer les engrais azotés conventionnels solubles dans l'eau tels que l'urée, qui représente environ 40 % de l'azote utilisé dans l'agriculture, mais qui est lié à certains problèmes environnementaux.
Expected Results
The project is expected to reduce reliance on conventional water-soluble nitrogen fertilizers, such as urea, which currently accounts for approximately 40% of nitrogen used in agriculture. By introducing alternative solutions, the project aims to mitigate the environmental impacts associated with urea-based fertilizers.
Expected Results (French)
Le projet devrait permettre de réduire l'utilisation des engrais azotés conventionnels solubles dans l'eau, tels que l'urée, qui représente actuellement environ 40 % de l'azote utilisé en agriculture. Cette substitution vise à limiter les impacts environnementaux associés à l'utilisation de l'urée.
NAICS Code
3253
Organization Code
aafc-aac
Organization
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada
Program Name
Agricultural Clean Technology
Program Name (French)
Programme des technologies propres en agriculture
Program Purpose
The Agricultural Clean Technology Program supports the research, development and adoption of clean technologies through investments in and promotion of precision agriculture in Canada's agriculture, agri-food and agri-based products sector.
Program Purpose (French)
Le Programme des technologies propres en agriculture vise à soutenir la recherche, le développement et l'adoption de technologies propres grâce à des investissements et à la promotion de l'agriculture de précision et des bioproduits d'origine agricole.
Recipient Business Number
816191035
Recipient City
Burnaby
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Lucent Biosciences, Inc.
Recipient Postal Code
V5A1S6
Recipient Province or Territory
BC
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
235-2024-2025-Q4-00027
