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Title:

YOUTH - Commissioning Support Activity

Agreement Number:

980559

Agreement Value:

$50,000.00

Agreement Date:

Nov 1, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022

Description:

Aspire Food Group is pursuing the ambitious goal of building the most environmentally sustainable and densest protein production system in the world, enabling Canada to position itself as the leading global manufacturer and thought leader in this rapidly growing sector. Using vertical farming systems, Aspire is establishing a first-of-a-kind, modular cricket production and processing facility. A key priority of this work is commissioning our state of the art automation equipment for insect protein production and will ensure Aspire's long term success by cementing its leadership in insect production.

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:

London, Ontario, CA N6M 0C5

Reference Number:

172-2021-2022-Q3-980559

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

820610731

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Recipient's Legal Name:

Aspire Food Group Ltd.

Federal Riding Name:

London--Fanshawe

Federal Riding Number:

35051

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:

3119