Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Youth - Insect protein
Agreement Number:
956537
Agreement Value:
$20,000.00
Agreement Date:
Sep 1, 2020 - Mar 31, 2021
Description:
Gaia Protein is an insect protein production company that is doing research and development towards producing high quality protein at a price that is competitive with conventional sources. Insect protein has numerous health and environmental advantages. There are many opportunities for optimization in this emerging industry in North America. We will be utilizing rejected industrial heat and agricultural by-products in our production process to improve environmental outcomes and maximize profitability. Our team has successfully accessed rejected industrial energy in a previous bio-tech project. We will apply modern agricultural science and engineering to a traditional production practice that is widely used on a global scale.
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:
Calgary, Alberta, CA T2S 0R6
Reference Number:
172-2020-2021-Q2-956537
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
712520873
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
Gaia Protein Ltd.
Federal Riding Name:
Calgary Centre
Federal Riding Number:
48004
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:
11299