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Title:

Development of a Proprietary Yeast Strain for Non-Alcoholic Fermentations

Agreement Number:

1010909

Agreement Value:

$73,269.00

Agreement Date:

Oct 2, 2023 - Mar 31, 2025

Description:

This project will seek to identify and modify a yeast strain that will convert fermentable sugars primarily or exclusively into glycerol, while minimizing the production of ethanol, resulting in a product that is less than 0.5% ABV (alcohol by volume). CO2 would be produced as a byproduct of these sugars-to-glycerol fermentations, allowing for these innovative techniques to be applied to sparkling wine production. The low or nominal-alcohol wines produced using this new yeast strain could present unmatched qualitative advantages when compared to the present qualitative compromises and challenges of de-alcoholization via reverse osmosis.

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:

Wolfville, Nova Scotia, CA B4P 2R1

Reference Number:

172-2023-2024-Q3-1010909

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

876778374

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Recipient's Operating Name:

Benjamin Bridge Vineyards

Recipient's Legal Name:

McConnell Gordon Estates Limited

Federal Riding Name:

Kings--Hants

Federal Riding Number:

12007

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:

31213