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Title:

Refinement of the GFR90 Wearable Artificial Kidney

Agreement Number:

1008494

Agreement Value:

$30,000.00

Agreement Date:

Aug 7, 2023 - Mar 31, 2024

Description:

GFR90 is developing and commercializing a wearable artificial kidney used for ambulatory dialysis. Hemo-dialysis used for end stage renal disease is effective - but only when it is being used. The intermittency of dialysis creates social, economic, and medical issues. Our device allows fluid and toxin extraction (i.e., urine) on a near-continuous basis, like a healthy kidney. The device in its current iteration is 6 lbs, in vest form, and can be worn at virtually any time and during most activities during the day. The effect of this is to remove the intermittency of in-clinic dialysis and allow near-continuous, in-home dialysis which can correct the issues with in-clinic intermittency.

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 N6P 1E6

Reference Number:

172-2023-2024-Q2-1008494

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

704802073

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Recipient's Operating Name:

GFR90

Recipient's Legal Name:

12435713 CANADA LTD.

Federal Riding Name:

Elgin--Middlesex--London

Federal Riding Number:

35025

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:

339110