Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Investigation of Repeated Fed-batch (semi-continuous) Fermentation for Increased Yield and Product Quality for Commercial Production of Protein Rich Algal Biomass
Agreement Number:
1010353
Agreement Value:
$341,593.00
Agreement Date:
Aug 18, 2023 - Mar 31, 2025
Description:
Smallfood’s current method of fermentation is fed-batch, where feeding for 10h with substrate and supplements extends the duration of culture and achieves higher cell density, 55 g/L biomass. Due to high oxygen requirement of the protein production process, further increase in biomass yield has been a challenge using fed-batch process. To achieve higher biomass yields without oxygen depletion, repeated fed-batch where harvesting 50% or more of a completed (fed) batch and leaving the remaining cells available is to use as an inoculum for cycles will increase the biomass yield. Therefore, the current project is designed to develop a repeated fed-batch fermentation process for Smallfood’s proprietary strain.
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:
Halifax, Nova Scotia, CA B3E 0C7
Reference Number:
172-2023-2024-Q2-1010353
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
737992883
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Additional Information:
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The total amended value is -49,517 dollars.
Amendment Date
Feb 13, 2024
Recipient's Operating Name:
10519685 Canada Inc.
Recipient's Legal Name:
Smallfood Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Sackville--Preston--Chezzetcook
Federal Riding Number:
12008
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:
31199
Amendments: