Grants and Contributions:
Title:
YOUTH - Leaf Crop and Microgreen Production inside Converted Shipping Containers
Agreement Number:
934353
Agreement Value:
$20,000.00
Agreement Date:
Sep 1, 2019 - Feb 29, 2020
Description:
Conventional hydroponic grow operations have been under increased pressure to remain profitable, due to wage increases etc. The company has invested in indoor, vertical farming for new products: lettuce, basil and microgreens. The new product line is grown in indoor, completely separated cubes, with its own climate control and water irrigation - contributing to pesticide free products. The technology is not without it's structural and operational issues. We have hired a hydroponics college graduate to supervise the project, eliminate equipment breakdowns, improve labour productivity, and develop food safety procedures.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
The purpose of IRAP’s Youth Employment Program is to assist in increasing the supply of highly qualified people, promoting the benefits of advanced studies, demonstrating federal leadership by investing in the skills required to meet the needs of the knowledge economy and facilitating the transition of highly skilled young people to a rapidly changing labour market.
Location:
Kingsville, Ontario, CA N9Y 2M2
Reference Number:
172-2019-2020-Q2-934353
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
868195132
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
Sunrite Greenhouses Ltd.
Federal Riding Name:
Essex
Federal Riding Number:
35026
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
Program Purpose:
The purpose of IRAP’s Youth Employment Program is to assist in increasing the supply of highly qualified people, promoting the benefits of advanced studies, demonstrating federal leadership by investing in the skills required to meet the needs of the knowledge economy and facilitating the transition of highly skilled young people to a rapidly changing labour market.
Coverage:
IRAP Youth Employment Program projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.
NAICS Code:
1114