Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Innovative, Sustainable, and Economic Brine-to-Battery Lithium Extraction and Refining Solution
Agreement Number:
1011519
Agreement Value:
$6,200,000.00
Agreement Date:
Oct 1, 2023 - Sep 30, 2026
Description:
The project will develop sustainable and economic lithium processing technology that will contribute to addressing lithium supply challenges. Battery-grade lithium is a critical component of batteries used in electric vehicles and renewable energy storage.
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:
Richmond, British Columbia, CA V6W 1A8
Reference Number:
172-2023-2024-Q3-1011519
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
855500427
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Operating Name:
Saltworks
Recipient's Legal Name:
Saltworks Technologies Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Steveston--Richmond East
Federal Riding Number:
59031
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:
562920