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Title:

Development of Rearing System for Galleria Mellonella

Agreement Number:

907930

Agreement Value:

$70,000.00

Agreement Date:

May 1, 2018 - May 1, 2019

Description:

Natural Insect Control (NIC) would like to develop a rearing system for Galleria mellonella for use as a host in the mass rearing of bio-controls as well as a commercial food source for the bird, reptile, amphibian and fishing industries. This project will increase NIC’s knowledge significantly whilst offering expense management of the highest costing variable for NIC’s beneficial nematode production. This IRAP will put NIC in a position to explore new target markets such as feeder insects for birds, amphibian, reptilian and the fishing industries increasing our overall companies’ competitiveness. With a strong, organic, rearing system in places NIC is in a position to explore new markets relative to insects as food for future projects

Organization:

National Research Council Canada

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

Location:

Stevensville, Ontario, CA L0S 1S0

Reference Number:

172-2018-2019-Q1-907930

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

105067441

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Recipient's Operating Name:

Natural Insect Control

Recipient's Legal Name:

Sanda Enterprises Limited

Federal Riding Name:

Niagara Falls

Federal Riding Number:

35067

Program:

Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms

Program Purpose:

Coverage:

IRAP Contributions to Firms projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.

NAICS Code:

115110