Title:
COVID-19 Response Development of the 2nd generation Covid-19 antibody test
Agreement Value:
$20,000.00
Agreement Date:
May 18, 2020 - Mar 26, 2021
Description:
Second generation of lateral flow test for covid 19 antibody test:
The first generation covid 19 antibody test contains 85% nucleoprotein and 15% spike protein, it majorly detects nucleoprotein antibody from the infected covid 19 patient. Nucleoprotein is considered as non protective antibody, a new test will be developed to test the protective antibody, it will help us to distinguish who can still transmit the virus after the recovery of the infection, or detect asymptomic covid 19 infected people but with potential virus transmission possibility.
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:
Windsor, Ontario, CA N8Y 1H7
Reference Number:
172-2020-2021-Q2-949175
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
838727089
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Additional Information:
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The end date of this agreements has been modified by 67 days.
Amendment Date
Nov 6, 2020
Recipient's Legal Name:
BioassayPlus Inc
Federal Riding Name:
Windsor--Tecumseh
Federal Riding Number:
35116
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.