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Title:

Demonstration of Compostable Biocomposites using Biobased Additives

Agreement Number:

1002298

Agreement Value:

$247,688.00

Agreement Date:

Jan 1, 2023 - Jan 31, 2025

Description:

Erthos Inc. has developed a proof of concept (POC) to develop and implement a biobased, compostable solution that leverages biobased additives found both in nature and developed internally, to optimize, tune and strengthen their plant-powered compostable biocomposite resin formulations, and to achieve the following technological advancements: 1) Viable injection moulding of the compostable resins; 2) Viable film cast extrusion of the compostable biocomposite resins; 3) Viable biocomposite resins for production in commercial-scale extruders; 4) Development of internal formulae to understand material end of life behaviour The proposed work plan consists of five (5) main activities as described below.

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:

Mississauga, Ontario, CA L4W 4M8

Reference Number:

172-2022-2023-Q4-1002298

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

746007285

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Recipient's Operating Name:

Erthos Inc.

Recipient's Legal Name:

Erthos Inc.

Federal Riding Name:

Mississauga--Malton

Federal Riding Number:

35062

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:

3261