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Title:

Encrustation Testing Services for Catheter Medical Device Companies

Agreement Number:

1014200

Agreement Value:

$75,000.00

Agreement Date:

Jan 1, 2024 - Mar 31, 2025

Description:

Encrustation of urinary catheters due to mineral buildup is a common problem, enhanced by the presence/biofilm formation of microbes involved in urinary tract infections, causing pain and catheter blockage. Firm is developing methods to test coated urinary catheters for anti-encrustation properties, and has a pilot test system that has been client-trialed, but the process needs to be properly validated to be advertised as part of Firm's contract research. This project will ensure ruggedness/data reproducibility, develop tests for encrustation of urinary catheter interiors and apply Firm's flow-loop system, and develop methods for use with additional relevant pathogens, resulting in a fully-validated encrustation assay.

Organization:

National Research Council Canada

Expected Results:

The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Organizations is to support Organizations in building and integrating the innovation capacity in Canada for the benefit of Firms in Canada, primarily SMEs and to support Organizations in providing innovation assistance services to SMEs in Canada.

Location:

Edmonton, Alberta, CA T6N 1H1

Reference Number:

172-2023-2024-Q4-1014200

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

878073907

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Recipient's Legal Name:

Innovotech Inc.

Federal Riding Name:

Edmonton Mill Woods

Federal Riding Number:

48017

Program:

Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Organizations

Program Purpose:

Coverage:

IRAP Contributions to Organizations projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.

NAICS Code:

541710