Grant: Applied Research and Development Grants - Level 1

Motif Cannabis Ltd. is a Canadian cannabis and hemp extraction company located in Aylmer, Ontario, offering toll processingand white labeling services to licensed producers. Motif Cannabis was founded by a team of engineers and scientists to provide industry-leading extraction efficiency, exceptional refining techniques and in-house formulations that produce pure, flavorful products. As a cannabis company in one of the first countries to legalize cannabis federally, Motif feels they are uniquely positioned to execute research at a level beyond what has been available for cannabis to date.Motif Cannabis will collaborate with Lambton College's Bio industrial Process Research Center to test and compare the two leading methodologies for the isolation of cannabis terpenes. Terpenes are the molecules responsible for the varying aromas, flavours and effects found from one strain of cannabis to another. They interact with cannabinoids (THC/CBD) to influence the impact cannabis has on the human body, which is why certain terpene blends may be more suited for insomnia, while others are better for pain relief. Through this collaboration, Motif intends to develop standard operating procedures (SOP) for manufacturing that results in maximum retention of these highly valuable terpene molecules. The success of this project will result in new IP, influence the process design of Motif's 10,000SF extraction lab, generate SOPs for training Motif's technicians and significantly improve Motif's ability to acquire clientele seeking this specialized service. This will not only generate a more refined process to increase yields and reduce degradation of these highly volatile molecules, it will allow us to more accurately isolate the various benefits and properties of terpenes and allow for consumers to optimally control their cannabis experience.