Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Hire a Graduate to Assist in Novel Mushroom Production Innovation
Agreement Number:
1018811
Agreement Value:
$30,000.00
Agreement Date:
May 27, 2024 - Dec 23, 2024
Description:
This project will utilize a graduate to investigate the potential for using various strains of novel species for remediation of toxins and food production.
The graduate’s focus will be analyzing existing literature, strain selection, collaborating with researchers and labs, setting up experiments, production yields, and ecological data to further develop commercial mycelium based products. Future recommendations for future commercialization strategies are expected.
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:
St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador, CA A1E 2A6
Reference Number:
172-2024-2025-Q1-1018811
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
738375153
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Operating Name:
95145 Newfoundland & Labrador Corp.
Recipient's Legal Name:
95145 Newfoundland & Labrador Corp.
Federal Riding Name:
St. John's South--Mount Pearl
Federal Riding Number:
10007
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
Program Purpose:
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.
Coverage:
IRAP Youth Employment Program projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.
NAICS Code:
111411