Title:
Youth-3: Prototype Optimization and Testing of Cellulose Scaffolds for Synthetic Meat
Agreement Value:
$30,000.00
Agreement Date:
Aug 16, 2021 - Mar 31, 2022
Description:
The emerging clean meat market is gaining considerable traction as consumers are increasingly making food choices based on ethical and environmental concerns. Plant-based meat producers already have products on sale in grocery stores and fast food chains nationwide. In addition, companies developing lab grown meat utilizing animal cells are raising significant investments and are expected to enter the marketplace in the coming years. Spiderwort is a biomaterials company which has developed novel plant-based materials for numerous high value applications, including for the development of clean meat. The goal of this project is to further refine the processes for developing 3D materials for plant- and cell-based meat.
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:
Ottawa, Ontario, CA K1Y 2C5
Reference Number:
172-2021-2022-Q2-977511
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
806788568
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 -29 days.
Amendment Date
Nov 8, 2021
Recipient's Legal Name:
Spiderwort Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Ottawa Centre
Federal Riding Number:
35075
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.