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Title:

Novel Supplementary Cementitious Materials from Steel Slag

Agreement Number:

1031905

Agreement Value:

$50,000.00

Agreement Date:

Jul 1, 2025 - Jan 27, 2026

Description:

Ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBFS), a byproduct of iron production, has seen wide adoption by the concrete industry. On the other hand, Basic Oxygen Furnace (BOF) slag, another abundantly available byproduct of steel production, has seen practically no use as Supplementary Cementitious Materials (SCM). Inkas and U of T undertook the development of the technology of converting BOF slag into reactive SCM using mechanical calcination (MC). The positive results of the initial experiments suggested use of such method for processing BOF steel slag and proposed solution to a pressing problem of metallurgical waste utilization by converting it into reactive SCM that can be further used in concrete production.

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:

North York, Ontario, CA M9L 1V7

Reference Number:

172-2025-2026-Q1-1031905

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

851037911

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Recipient's Legal Name:

Inkas Safe Manufacturing Ltd.

Federal Riding Name:

Humber River--Black Creek

Federal Riding Number:

35121

Program:

Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms

Program Purpose:

Coverage:

IRAP Contributions to Firms projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.

NAICS Code:

339990