Grants and Contributions:
Title:
High-Purity Alumina (“HPA”) Demonstration Line for HPA coating of Lithium-Ion Battery Separators
Agreement Number:
1029582
Agreement Value:
$1,297,612.91
Agreement Date:
Mar 4, 2025 - Apr 8, 2025
Description:
Polar Sapphire produces high purity aluminum used in lithium-ion battery manufacturing for critical coatings which extend life, safety and performance of next generation batteries. This demonstration project will establish a high purity alumina production facility in Canada, contributing to establishing a growing field of critical componentry for electric vehicle and renewable energy sector production nationally.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
The NRC-IRAP Clean Technology Program will support Canadian SMEs in the research and development of sustainable development technologies, up to their commercialization, with the potential to deliver economic and environmental outcomes.
Location:
Oakville, Ontario, CA L6H 5R4
Reference Number:
172-2024-2025-Q4-1029582
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
845814730
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 7 days.
Amendment Date
Nov 5, 2025
Recipient's Legal Name:
POLAR SAPPHIRE LTD.
Federal Riding Name:
Oakville
Federal Riding Number:
35072
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Clean Technology
Program Purpose:
The NRC-IRAP Clean Technology Program will support Canadian SMEs in the research and development of sustainable development technologies, up to their commercialization, with the potential to deliver economic and environmental outcomes.
Coverage:
NRC-IRAP Clean Technology projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through sustainable development technological innovation, while improving Canada’s environmental indicators related to greenhouse gas emissions (GCG), waste management, air quality or drinking water based on the types of sustainable development technologies that will be supported.
NAICS Code:
334410
Amendments: