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Title:

Youth: Technology Development & Commercialization of a Lithium Extraction Process

Agreement Number:

976382

Agreement Value:

$48,250.00

Agreement Date:

Aug 1, 2021 - Mar 31, 2022

Description:

Recion Technologies, Inc. has developed a process to extract lithium from a variety of Li-bearing waters including Li-bearing wastewaters found in Western Canada. Brines from around the world are being shipped to Recion's office in Edmonton for Li extraction and economic assessment of Recion's process. The aim of this project is to conduct Li extraction process on these brines at bench scale, produce a lithium product and prepare a preliminary economic assessment (PEA) for Recion's potential partners. Following a successful PEA, Recion is aiming to scale up its process to pilot scale in the coming months.

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 T5K 1B2

Reference Number:

172-2021-2022-Q2-976382

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

760289934

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Recipient's Legal Name:

Recion Technologies, Inc

Federal Riding Name:

Edmonton Centre

Federal Riding Number:

48014

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:

211110