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Grant: Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology

McGill University|Université McGill

$30,000.00

Cricket Rearing, Collection, and Transformation System

EF 2021-22 · 2021-11-05

Résumé
The Cricket Rearing, Collection, and Transformation System (CRCTS) is designed to be a protein source for astronauts and humans in remote environments on Earth by growing and harvesting protein-rich crickets in a first-of-its-kind controlled environment. Starting with nothing but a few hundred eggs, the CRCTS can quickly support the growth of tens of thousands of crickets every month. The CRCTS uses advanced filters, UVC lamps, and vacuum systems to completely isolate the crickets from the human living environment, ensuring minimal contamination risk throughout all system operations.
Programme
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Emplacement
Montreal|Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Type de bénéficiaire
Academia
Type
Grant
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions

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Additional Information
Deep Space Food Challenge
Additional Information (French)
Défi de l'alimentation dans l'espace lointain
Agreement End Date
2022-07-18
Agreement Number
21FOOD02
Agreement Start Date
2021-11-05
Agreement Title
Cricket Rearing, Collection, and Transformation System
Agreement Title (French)
Système d’élevage, de collecte et de transformation de criquets
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$30,000.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
The Cricket Rearing, Collection, and Transformation System (CRCTS) is designed to be a protein source for astronauts and humans in remote environments on Earth by growing and harvesting protein-rich crickets in a first-of-its-kind controlled environment. Starting with nothing but a few hundred eggs, the CRCTS can quickly support the growth of tens of thousands of crickets every month. The CRCTS uses advanced filters, UVC lamps, and vacuum systems to completely isolate the crickets from the human living environment, ensuring minimal contamination risk throughout all system operations.
Description (French)
Le Cricket Rearing, Collection, and Transformation System (CRCTS) (système d'élevage, de collecte et de transformation de criquets) est conçu pour être une source de protéines pour les astronautes et les humains dans des environnements éloignés sur Terre, en cultivant et en récoltant des criquets riches en protéines dans un environnement contrôlé unique en son genre. En partant de quelques centaines d'œufs, le CRCTS peut rapidement assurer la croissance de dizaines de milliers de criquets chaque mois. Le CRCTS utilise des filtres avancés, des lampes UVC et des systèmes de vide pour isoler complètement les criquets de l'environnement humain, ce qui garantit un risque de contamination minimal pour toutes les opérations du système.
Expected Results
The Research component of the program provides financial support to organizations to conduct space related research and development in priority areas. It will support targeted knowledge development and innovation to sustain and enhance the Canadian capacity to use space to address national needs and priorities in the future.
Expected Results (French)
Le volet Recherche du programme offre aux organisations une aide financière qui leur permettra de mener leurs activités de recherche et développement spatiales dans des secteurs prioritaires. Ce volet appuiera le développement des connaissances et l’innovation dans les domaines ciblés de manière à soutenir et à accroître la capacité du Canada d’utiliser l’espace pour répondre aux besoins et aux priorités du pays dans le futur.
Organization Code
csa-asc
Organization
Canadian Space Agency | Agence spatiale canadienne
Program Name
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Program Name (French)
Programme global de subventions et contributions à l'appui de la recherche, de la sensibilisation et de l'éducation en sciences et technologies spatiales
Program Purpose
This program supports knowledge development and innovation in the CSA's priority areas while increasing the awareness and participation of Canadians in space-related disciplines and activities. The Research Component aims to support the development of science and technology; foster the continual development of a critical mass of researchers and highly qualified people in Canada; and support information gathering and space-related studies and research pertaining to Canadian Space Agency priorities.
Program Purpose (French)
Ce programme appuie le développement des connaissances et l'innovation dans des domaines prioritaires de l'ASC et accroît la sensibilisation et la participation des Canadiens aux disciplines et aux activités liées à l'espace. Le volet Recherche vise à soutenir le développement des sciences et des technologies, à favoriser le développement continu d'une masse critique de chercheurs et de personnes hautement qualifiées au Canada, et à appuyer la collecte d'information, la recherche et les études relatives à l'espace en tenant compte des priorités de l'ASC.
Recipient City
Montreal|Montréal
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
McGill University|Université McGill
Recipient Postal Code
H3A 0G4
Recipient Province or Territory
QC
Recipient Type
S
Reference Number
003-2021-2022-Q3-00031