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Title:

Automation of scale-up process for making natural cosmetics

Agreement Number:

998296

Agreement Value:

$75,000.00

Agreement Date:

Sep 26, 2022 - Feb 28, 2024

Description:

The purpose of the proposed project is to automate the production process of the shea butter in order to scale up production from 100 units/hr. to 400 units/hr. and support the current growth and revenue generation of Mama’s Life Products Ltd. (MLP). Currently, the production process (Fig. 1) is manual which includes (1) melting the raw shea butter and monitoring its temperature, (2) adding scent to the fluid resulting from the melting process, (3) blending the fluid and monitoring its viscosity, (4) filtering and pouring the fluid into containers, (5) cooling, (6) sealing the containers, (7) closing the lid of containers, and (8) labeling the containers.

Organization:

National Research Council Canada

Expected Results:

The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Firms is to support research, development, adoption and/or adaptation of innovative or technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada up to their commercialization

Location:

Scarborough, Ontario, CA M1H 1H5

Reference Number:

172-2022-2023-Q3-998296

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

835735614

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 120 days.

Amendment Date

Oct 23, 2023

Recipient's Legal Name:

Mama's Life Products Ltd.

Federal Riding Name:

Scarborough--Guildwood

Federal Riding Number:

35095

Program:

Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms

Program Purpose:

Coverage:

IRAP Contributions to Firms projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.

NAICS Code:

41452

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