Grants and Contributions:
Title:
The Canadian Beverage Innovation Program: De-risking Commercialization in New Beverage Innovation
Agreement Number:
1029197
Agreement Value:
$172,000.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2025 - Mar 24, 2026
Description:
The project aims to help small and medium-sized businesses in the beverage industry become more innovative and competitive. It does this by offering "pre-copacker" services to determine if their product ideas can be produced on a large scale. These services include refining product ideas and creating formulas that can be manufactured for test markets and sales. Additionally, the project provides business advice on market research, competitive analysis, and branding support.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Organizations is to support Organizations in building and integrating the innovation capacity in Canada for the benefit of Firms in Canada, primarily SMEs and to support Organizations in providing innovation assistance services to SMEs in Canada.
Location:
Niagara On The Lake, Ontario, CA L0S 1J0
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q1-1029197
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
123456789
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
Niagara College of Applied Arts and Technology
Federal Riding Name:
Niagara Falls
Federal Riding Number:
35067
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Organizations
Program Purpose:
The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Organizations is to support Organizations in building and integrating the innovation capacity in Canada for the benefit of Firms in Canada, primarily SMEs and to support Organizations in providing innovation assistance services to SMEs in Canada.
Coverage:
IRAP Contributions to Organizations projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.
NAICS Code:
611210