Grants and Contributions:

Title:
Scaling Carbon Removal at Tufts Cove
Agreement Number:
1032025
Agreement Value:
$455,300.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2025 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
Design, construct and operate a full scale, continuous Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement (OAE) system at the Tufts Cove site that is capable of consuming multiple feedstocks in a modular way and can be operated semi-autonomously with a minimal number of operators. Size the system to accommodate dosing at the highest scale that we can get a permit for based on data collected in our pilot projects. Target carbon cost of removal with the most efficient feedstock of < $250/t USD.
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:
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, CA B2Y 4W6
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q2-1032025
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
766873137
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Additional Information:

This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The total amended value is 455,300 dollars.

Amendment Date
Sep 8, 2025
Recipient's Legal Name:
Planetary Technologies Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Dartmouth--Cole Harbour
Federal Riding Number:
12004
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:
32518
Amendments: