Contribution: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Cannabis Orchards Inc
$196,000.00
Polyploidization for the Genetic Improvement of Industrial Hemp
EF 2024-25 · 2024-04-01
Résumé
The firm aims to pioneer the development and validation of polyploid hemp varieties by utilizing advanced breeding techniques. This effort is targeted at significantly enhancing cannabinoid yields while establishing seedless and cross-pollination-resistant plants. By achieving these milestones, the initiative is poised to address key industry challenges, namely inconsistent crop quality due to unintended pollination. The successful execution of this project is expected to catalyze a transformation in cannabinoid-hemp cultivation, leading to increased economic viability and environmental sustainability.
Ministère
Programme
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to FirmsIndustrial Research Assistance Program-Contributions to Firms (lien de confiance élevée)
Bénéficiaire
Emplacement
Kemptville|Kemptville, Ontario, Canada
Type de bénéficiaire
For-profit organization
Numéro d'entreprise
736267485
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
Tel que publié
Agreement End Date
2026-02-28
Agreement Number
1017270
Agreement Start Date
2024-04-01
Agreement Title
Polyploidization for the Genetic Improvement of Industrial Hemp
Agreement Title (French)
Polyploïdisation pour l’amélioration génétique du chanvre industriel
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$196,000.00
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
The firm aims to pioneer the development and validation of polyploid hemp varieties by utilizing advanced breeding techniques. This effort is targeted at significantly enhancing cannabinoid yields while establishing seedless and cross-pollination-resistant plants. By achieving these milestones, the initiative is poised to address key industry challenges, namely inconsistent crop quality due to unintended pollination. The successful execution of this project is expected to catalyze a transformation in cannabinoid-hemp cultivation, leading to increased economic viability and environmental sustainability.
Description (French)
L’entreprise a pour objectif d’ouvrir la voie au développement et à la validation de variétés de chanvre polyploïdes en utilisant des techniques de sélection avancées. Cet effort vise à améliorer considérablement les rendements en cannabinoïdes tout en établissant des plantes sans graines et résistantes à la pollinisation croisée. En franchissant ces étapes, l’initiative est prête à relever les principaux défis de l’industrie, à savoir la qualité irrégulière des récoltes due à une pollinisation involontaire. L’exécution réussie de ce projet devrait catalyser une transformation de la culture des cannabinoïdes et du chanvre, ce qui aura pour effet d’accroître la viabilité économique et la durabilité environnementale.
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
Leeds--Grenville--Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes
Federal Riding (French)
Leeds--Grenville--Thousand Islands et Rideau Lakes
Federal Riding Number
35050
NAICS Code
111412
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
736267485
Recipient City
Kemptville|Kemptville
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Cannabis Orchards Inc
Recipient Postal Code
K0G 1J0
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2024-2025-Q1-1017270
