Contribution: Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Prodexim International Inc.
$500,000.00
Processing and beneficiation of harvested fly ash for concrete industries
EF 2026-27 · 2026-04-04
Résumé
This collaborative Project aims to develop an innovative and cost-effective beneficiation process for transforming high-carbon fly ash and legacy coal ash from landfills and ponds into high-quality cementitious materials that meet construction standards. A key focus will be the development of new second-generation passivating agents, which are essential for neutralizing residual carbon effects and will be pivotal to the Project's success. Additionally, the initiative will prioritize the creation of second-generation milling aids designed for ultra-fine milling to achieve particle sizes under 20 microns, enhancing the quality of the resulting cementitious materials. A collaboration between Prodexim, two industrial partners, the Université de Sherbrooke and the NRC, the Project seeks to establish a non-proprietary process that recycles fly ash and lowers CO2 emissions from cement production. Anticipated outcomes include a replicable process that fosters a sustainable Canadian supply of construction materials from waste, creates new job opportunities, and utilizes Canadian expertise and resources.
Ministère
Programme
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Bénéficiaire
Emplacement
Brossard|Brossard, Quebec, Canada
Type de bénéficiaire
For-profit organization
Numéro d'entreprise
138863766
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
Tel que publié
Agreement End Date
2029-03-31
Agreement Number
1040836
Agreement Start Date
2026-04-04
Agreement Title
Processing and beneficiation of harvested fly ash for concrete industries
Agreement Title (French)
Traitement et valorisation des cendres volantes pour l’industrie du béton
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$500,000.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
This collaborative Project aims to develop an innovative and cost-effective beneficiation process for transforming high-carbon fly ash and legacy coal ash from landfills and ponds into high-quality cementitious materials that meet construction standards. A key focus will be the development of new second-generation passivating agents, which are essential for neutralizing residual carbon effects and will be pivotal to the Project's success. Additionally, the initiative will prioritize the creation of second-generation milling aids designed for ultra-fine milling to achieve particle sizes under 20 microns, enhancing the quality of the resulting cementitious materials. A collaboration between Prodexim, two industrial partners, the Université de Sherbrooke and the NRC, the Project seeks to establish a non-proprietary process that recycles fly ash and lowers CO2 emissions from cement production. Anticipated outcomes include a replicable process that fosters a sustainable Canadian supply of construction materials from waste, creates new job opportunities, and utilizes Canadian expertise and resources.
Description (French)
Une méthode innovante et rentable est mise au point pour transformer les cendres volantes riches en carbone en matériaux cimentaires de haute qualité.
L’accent est mis sur de nouveaux agents de passivation et techniques de broyage avancées, avec pour objectif de réduire les émissions de CO₂ et de valoriser les déchets industriels.
Expected Results
In the short term, anticipated outcomes will be strengthened collaborations across industry, academia, and government to support research excellence. In the medium term, anticipated outcomes will be the development of new and potentially disruptive technologies with collaborators. In the long term, find collaborative solutions to public policy challenges and create stronger innovation systems.
Expected Results (French)
À court terme, les résultats prévus seront des collaborations renforcées entre l'industrie, le milieu universitaire et le gouvernement pour soutenir l'excellence en recherche. À moyen terme, les résultats attendus seront le développement de nouvelles technologies potentiellement perturbatrices avec des collaborateurs. À long terme, trouver des solutions collaboratives aux défis des politiques publiques et créer des systèmes d'innovation plus solides.
Federal Riding
Brossard--Saint-Lambert
Federal Riding (French)
Brossard--Saint-Lambert
Federal Riding Number
24015
NAICS Code
541710 - R&D in the physical, engineering and life sciences
Organization Code
nrc-cnrc
Organization
National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada
Program Name
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Program Name (French)
Programme de collaboration en science, en technologie et en innovation - Initiatives de collaboration en R-D
Program Purpose
Collaborate on multiparty research and development programs to catalyze transformative, high-risk, high-reward research with the potential for game-changing scientific discoveries and technological breakthroughs in priority areas.
Program Purpose (French)
Collaborer à des programmes multipartites de recherche-développement dans le but de profiter de la synergie entre la recherche transformatrice à haut risque et à haut rendement et le potentiel de découvertes scientifiques et de percées technologiques révolutionnaires dans des secteurs d’intervention prioritaires.
Recipient Business Number
138863766
Recipient City
Brossard|Brossard
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Prodexim International Inc.
Recipient Province or Territory
QC
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2025-2026-Q4-1040836
