Grants and Contributions:

Title:
Seaweed Research Analyst
Agreement Number:
1031634
Agreement Value:
$29,991.00
Agreement Date:
Jun 2, 2025 - Dec 19, 2025
Description:
The objective of this work term is to support the development of a robust seaweed biostimulant program by documenting processing optimizations, customer discovery insights, and field-testing methodologies. The work will culminate in a series of reports and SOPs capturing key extraction metrics and best practices for future scale-up.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:

The purpose of IRAP’s Youth Employment Program is to assist in increasing the supply of highly qualified people, promoting the benefits of advanced studies, demonstrating federal leadership by investing in the skills required to meet the needs of the knowledge economy and facilitating the transition of highly skilled young people to a rapidly changing labour market.

Location:
St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador, CA A1E 3H2
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q2-1031634
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
776450017
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Operating Name:
HoldFastNL
Recipient's Legal Name:
HoldFastNL Seaweed Farm Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
St. John's South--Mount Pearl
Federal Riding Number:
10007
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
Program Purpose:

The purpose of IRAP’s Youth Employment Program is to assist in increasing the supply of highly qualified people, promoting the benefits of advanced studies, demonstrating federal leadership by investing in the skills required to meet the needs of the knowledge economy and facilitating the transition of highly skilled young people to a rapidly changing labour market.

Coverage:
IRAP Youth Employment Program projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.
NAICS Code:
112510