Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Advancing the Design and Development of KAFFIKA Spent Coffee Ground (SCG) Technology for Commercialization
Agreement Number:
1021741
Agreement Value:
$75,000.00
Agreement Date:
Aug 1, 2024 - Feb 28, 2025
Description:
RFINE Biomass Solutions Inc. is developing the KAFFIKA technology to efficiently process spent coffee grounds (SCG). This project aims to process 100 kg of SCG in 15 hours, advancing the technology from TRL 2 to TRL 6. Key activities include redesigning the core processing technology, producing and validating prototypes, and integrating the system for commercial readiness. Testing will be conducted by the RFINE engineering at BioFoodTech and in-store pilot locations, ensuring the technology meets operational and environmental standards for scalable deployment.
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:
Bedford, Nova Scotia, CA B3M 0G3
Reference Number:
172-2024-2025-Q2-1021741
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
732249503
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
Rfine Biomass Solutions Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Halifax West
Federal Riding Number:
12006
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:
311990