Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Establishment of plant tissue culture lab and a model for mass propagation of Apple rootstocks
Agreement Number:
917180
Agreement Value:
$50,000.00
Agreement Date:
Dec 1, 2018 - May 31, 2019
Description:
This project aims at creating a plant tissue culture lab at Upper Canada Growers Inc. and a model for commercial scale in vitro production of apple rootstocks. Establishment of this facility will equip the Upper Canada Growers to meet their current and future demand of apple rootstocks, which is in excess of 1 million plants annually.
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:
Niagara On The Lake, Ontario, CA N0R 1G0
Reference Number:
172-2018-2019-Q3-917180
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
765140298
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
Upper Canada Growers Ltd.
Federal Riding Name:
Essex
Federal Riding Number:
35026
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
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
Coverage:
IRAP Contributions to Firms projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.
NAICS Code:
111330