Grants and Contributions:

Title:

Developing and Implementing Solutions to Overcome Technical Challenges in the KAFFIKA Spent Coffee Ground Dryer Prototype to Enhance Performance and Commercialization Readiness

Agreement Number:

1028176

Agreement Value:

$75,000.00

Agreement Date:

Jan 13, 2025 - May 16, 2025

Description:

RFINE is advancing the KAFFIKA™ Spent Coffee Ground Dryer by overcoming key technical challenges to enhance performance and commercialization readiness. This project focuses on: 1.Particulate Management: Preventing exhaust screen clogging to enable continuous 15-hour operation with minimal maintenance. 2. Custom Heating Solutions: Developing a compact, energy-efficient 7,500W heating system, ensuring drying costs stay within constraints. 3. Automated Material Unloading: Implementing an automated unloading system to eliminate manual handling and meet 1-hour drying cycle requirements. These improvements will enhance reliability, scalability, and market readiness, supporting deployment in Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) environments.

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-Q4-1028176

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:

Coverage:

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

NAICS Code:

311990