Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Toward a Sustainable & Complete Valorization of Bauxite Residues - A Pilot Study
Agreement Number:
1029526
Agreement Value:
$458,052.44
Agreement Date:
Mar 4, 2025 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
INNORD develops innovative technologies for extraction and separation of rare earth elements and other critical metals essential for a sustainable future. The company has developed an innovative and proprietary process to extract rare earths elements in a sustainable way from iron rich industrial waste such as magnet scrap. As this technology is demonstrated on a larger scale, INNORD is now committed to work with major partners from various industries to tackle different industrial and mining waste issues where iron is a major hindrance. INNORD developed a process that could extract value from bauxite residue, reduce more than 70% of waste volume and produce valuable by-products. The implementation of this technology would free up waste storage space and extend the life of the alumina refinery plant in Saguenay, which will help to maintain and create jobs in Quebec. The production of scandium and other valuable by-products will contribute positively to the renewable energy sector in Canada.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
The expected results and outcomes of NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program is focused on growing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through innovation and wealth creation for Canada.
Location:
Boucherville, Quebec, CA J4B 6Y4
Reference Number:
172-2024-2025-Q4-1029526
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
809820780
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 363 days.
Amendment Date
Mar 9, 2026
Recipient's Legal Name:
Innord Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Pierre-Boucher--Les Patriotes--Verchères
Federal Riding Number:
24014
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program
Program Purpose:
The purpose of Industrial Research Assistance Program Contributions to Firms is to provide support that assists small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to advance their innovation knowledge and ability to innovate, grow through innovation and stimulate wealth creation for Canada.
Coverage:
Industrial Research Assistance Program projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation and strengthen Canadian innovation ecosystem by creating new industrial capacity.
NAICS Code:
331410
Amendments: