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Contribution: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program

95145 Newfoundland & Labrador Corp.

$30,000.00

Hire a Graduate to Assist in Novel Mushroom Production Innovation

FY 2024-25 · 2024-05-27

Summary
This project will utilize a graduate to investigate the potential for using various strains of novel species for remediation of toxins and food production. The graduate’s focus will be analyzing existing literature, strain selection, collaborating with researchers and labs, setting up experiments, production yields, and ecological data to further develop commercial mycelium based products. Future recommendations for future commercialization strategies are expected.
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
Location
St. John's|St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
738375153
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions

As published

Agreement End Date
2024-12-23
Agreement Number
1018811
Agreement Start Date
2024-05-27
Agreement Title
Hire a Graduate to Assist in Novel Mushroom Production Innovation
Agreement Title (French)
Embauche d’une personne diplômée pour aider à l’innovation en matière de production de nouveaux champignons
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$30,000.00
Amendment Number
0
Coverage
IRAP Youth Employment Program projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation. | Les projets du Programme Emploi-jeunesse du PARI stimulent la création de richesse au Canada grâce à l’innovation technologique.
Description
This project will utilize a graduate to investigate the potential for using various strains of novel species for remediation of toxins and food production. The graduate’s focus will be analyzing existing literature, strain selection, collaborating with researchers and labs, setting up experiments, production yields, and ecological data to further develop commercial mycelium based products. Future recommendations for future commercialization strategies are expected.
Description (French)
Ce projet fera appel à une personne diplômée pour étudier le potentiel d’utilisation de diverses souches d’espèces nouvelles pour la remédiation des toxines et la production d’aliments. Cette personne se concentrera sur l’analyse de la littérature existante, la sélection des souches, la collaboration avec les chercheurs et les laboratoires, la mise en place d’expériences, les rendements de production et les données écologiques afin de développer davantage les produits commerciaux à base de mycélium. Des recommandations pour de futures stratégies de commercialisation sont attendues.
Expected Results
The purpose of IRAP’s Youth Employment Program is to assist in increasing the supply of highly qualified people, promoting the benefits of advanced studies, demonstrating federal leadership by investing in the skills required to meet the needs of the knowledge economy and facilitating the transition of highly skilled young people to a rapidly changing labour market.
Expected Results (French)
Le Programme Emploi-jeunesse du PARI contribue à accroître le bassin de personnes hautement qualifiées, fait la promotion des études supérieures, démontre le leadership fédéral grâce aux investissements effectués dans l’acquisition des compétences requises pour répondre aux besoins de l’économie du savoir et facilite la transition des jeunes hautement qualifiés vers un marché du travail en évolution rapide.
Federal Riding
St. John's South--Mount Pearl
Federal Riding (French)
St. John's-Sud--Mount Pearl
Federal Riding Number
10007
NAICS Code
111411
Organization Code
nrc-cnrc
Organization
National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada
Program Name
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
Program Name (French)
Programme d’aide à la recherche industrielle – Programme emploi jeunesse
Program Purpose
The purpose of IRAP’s Youth Employment Program is to assist in increasing the supply of highly qualified people, promoting the benefits of advanced studies, demonstrating federal leadership by investing in the skills required to meet the needs of the knowledge economy and facilitating the transition of highly skilled young people to a rapidly changing labour market.
Program Purpose (French)
Le Programme Emploi-jeunesse du PARI contribue à accroître le bassin de personnes hautement qualifiées, fait la promotion des études supérieures, démontre le leadership fédéral grâce aux investissements effectués dans l’acquisition des compétences requises pour répondre aux besoins de l’économie du savoir et facilite la transition des jeunes hautement qualifiés vers un marché du travail en évolution rapide.
Recipient Business Number
738375153
Recipient City
St. John's|St. John's
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
95145 Newfoundland & Labrador Corp.
Recipient Operating Name
95145 Newfoundland & Labrador Corp.
Recipient Postal Code
A1E 2A6
Recipient Province or Territory
NL
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2024-2025-Q1-1018811