Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Automated Microfluidic Organ-on-a-chip (“OoC”) Device and System Development
Agreement Number:
1027462
Agreement Value:
$75,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jan 1, 2025 - Sep 30, 2025
Description:
OoC microfluidic devices replicate human organ functions in highly controlled environments, enabling precise and cost-effective research into biological processes, drug-disease interactions, therapeutics and much more without relying on human or animal testing. Our project aims to develop a user-friendly, automated OoC device and system that addresses existing challenges and limitations of this technology, with the goal of streamlining and accelerating scientific discoveries and innovation in life sciences across academia and industry.
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:
Toronto, Ontario, CA M4M 2P2
Reference Number:
172-2024-2025-Q4-1027462
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
707264099
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
DropLab inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Toronto--Danforth
Federal Riding Number:
35109
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:
3345