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Title:

Youth - DASS GN1 Hydrogen Engine Test Stand Project

Agreement Number:

973308

Agreement Value:

$70,840.00

Agreement Date:

Jun 1, 2021 - Mar 31, 2022

Description:

Hydrogen is emerging as an alternative to carbon-based aviation fuels and as a supplement to stationary gas turbines. There is currently great interest in a hydrogen production and export economy in Alberta. Space Engine Systems is developing a novel pre-cooled hydrogen gas turbine with technology that could be leveraged in both the aerospace industry and in the power generation industry. The focus of this project is a multi-fuel turbine prototype testing facility development.

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:

Edmonton, Alberta, CA T6R 3L6

Reference Number:

172-2021-2022-Q1-973308

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

810349563

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Recipient's Legal Name:

Space Engine Systems Inc.

Federal Riding Name:

Edmonton Riverbend

Federal Riding Number:

48018

Program:

Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program

Program Purpose:

Coverage:

IRAP Youth Employment Program projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.

NAICS Code:

336410