Title:
Youth: Advancing Direct Lithium Extraction Technology
Agreement Number:
1028469
Agreement Value:
$30,000.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2025 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
CANDLE Lithium has developed a chemical process to extract lithium from various brines including petrolithium, geothermal, and South American salars. The individual hired will work on CANDLE’s benchtop and pilot units and on performing Li extraction from various brines. The candidate is also expected to use chemistry/engineering skillsets to troubleshoot technical obstacles as they arise and work with senior staff on brine pretreatment and water recovery systems.
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:
Edmonton, Alberta, CA T5S 1G4
Reference Number:
172-2024-2025-Q4-1028469
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
760289934
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Additional Information:
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The end date of this agreements has been modified by 59 days.
Amendment Date
Nov 4, 2025
Recipient's Legal Name:
CANDLE Lithium Corporation
Federal Riding Name:
Edmonton West
Federal Riding Number:
48020
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.