Contribution: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Phycus Biotechnologies Inc.
$75,000.00
Batch titre and biomass concentration optimization
FY 2024-25 · 2025-01-01
Summary
Phycus is advancing its innovative glycolic acid fermentation technology to support sustainable industrial applications in personal care, textiles, plastic films, coatings, and adhesives. This project focuses on improving process efficiency and scaling production in commercial-sized bioreactors, with the aim of enhancing product economics and reducing costs. Funding will accelerate the development and deployment of this technology, driving growth and supporting a transition to more sustainable manufacturing practices.
Department
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to FirmsIndustrial Research Assistance Program-Contributions to Firms (linked with high confidence)
Recipient
Location
Richmond Hill|Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
710261496
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Agreement End Date
2025-08-31
Agreement Number
1026564
Agreement Start Date
2025-01-01
Agreement Title
Batch titre and biomass concentration optimization
Agreement Title (French)
Optimisation du titre de lot et de la concentration de biomasse
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$75,000.00
Amendment Number
0
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 is advancing its innovative glycolic acid fermentation technology to support sustainable industrial applications in personal care, textiles, plastic films, coatings, and adhesives. This project focuses on improving process efficiency and scaling production in commercial-sized bioreactors, with the aim of enhancing product economics and reducing costs. Funding will accelerate the development and deployment of this technology, driving growth and supporting a transition to more sustainable manufacturing practices.
Description (French)
Phycus fait progresser sa technologie innovante de fermentation de l’acide glycolique pour soutenir des applications industrielles durables dans les domaines des soins personnels, des textiles, des films plastiques, des revêtements et des adhésifs. Ce projet vise à améliorer l’efficacité des processus et à augmenter la production dans des bioréacteurs de taille commerciale, dans le but d’améliorer la rentabilité des produits et de réduire les coûts. Le financement permettra d’accélérer le développement et le déploiement de cette technologie, de stimuler la croissance et de soutenir la transition vers des pratiques de fabrication plus durables.
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
172-2024-2025-Q4-1026564
