Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Advancing Sustainable Manufacturing: Scaling an Indigenous & Women-Led Natural Resource Enterprise in Northern Canada with Green Technology
Agreement Number:
1008313
Agreement Value:
$234,475.00
Agreement Date:
Jun 24, 2023 - Feb 21, 2025
Description:
This project aims to scale an Indigenous & Women-led Natural Resource Enterprise in Northern Canada by implementing Green Manufacturing Technology. Aurora Heat, Inc., known for its handmade wild beaver fur warmers, faces limited inventory output due to hiring challenges in Fort Smith, NWT. This has hindered growth since Fall/Winter 2021, with products selling out by mid-November missing key sales demand months of December, January, and February. The proposed technology will scale the manufacturing of their best-selling products and make it possible for the company to continue operating in the remote community of Fort Smith, NWT.
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:
Fort Smith, Northwest Territories, CA X0E 0P0
Reference Number:
172-2023-2024-Q2-1008313
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
795792092
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Additional Information:
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The total amended value is 234,475 dollars.
Amendment Date
Aug 28, 2023
Recipient's Operating Name:
Aurora Heat Inc
Recipient's Legal Name:
Aurora Heat, Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Northwest Territories
Federal Riding Number:
61001
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Program Purpose:
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
Coverage:
IRAP Contributions to Firms projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.
NAICS Code:
315281
Amendments: