Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Germany ZIM 14 - UPLIFT - Upcycled Natural Graphite for Fast Charging and Long-Life Lithium Battery Technology
Agreement Number:
1029938
Agreement Value:
$500,000.00
Agreement Date:
Oct 1, 2025 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
As part of the international consortium project “Power-Oriented Natural Graphite for Advanced Battery Systems”, this project will demonstrate the potential of graphite process fines for battery use. Figure 1 (see on attached proposal) shows the NGAM production flow for LIB anodes, starting with mining and beneficiation to extract flake graphite. After crushing, grinding, and flotation, purity reaches =97%. Micronization (6–20?µm) and spheroidization improve shape and performance but generate ~50% low-value fines. These are typically discarded. RAINCA and NGCBM aim to revalorize them into high-performance, battery-grade materials, supporting sustainable graphite use.
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:
Hamilton, Ontario, CA L8H 5L3
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q1-1029938
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
100804707
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
Rain Carbon Canada Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Hamilton East--Stoney Creek
Federal Riding Number:
35036
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Program Purpose:
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
Coverage:
IRAP Contributions to Firms projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.
NAICS Code:
327990