Grants and Contributions:

Scale up and validation of new oyster growing system

1032120

$69,290.00

Jul 1, 2025 - Mar 31, 2026

The project involves the experimental validation of a newly developed variable buoyancy oyster farming system designed by King Aquaculture Inc. Originally tested in larger formats, the system has been optimized into a smaller, more manageable version. The goal is to enhance the productivity and sustainability of oyster aquaculture by comparing the performance of this new system with traditional floating cage systems. In 2024, the project focused on testing this smaller version of the variable buoyancy system at an experimental farm set up on a 5-hectare lease (MS-1236) in Bedec, NB. Key activities included monitoring oyster growth, mortality, and yield and assessing environmental impacts such as sediment accumulation. These experiments AI

National Research Council Canada

The expected results and outcomes of NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program is focused on growing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through innovation and wealth creation for Canada.

Richibouctou-Village, New Brunswick, CA E4W 1G2

172-2025-2026-Q2-1032120

Contribution

Grants and Contributions

814545554

For-profit organization

This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The end date of this agreements has been modified by 28 days. The total amended value is 7,500 dollars.

Feb 26, 2026

King Aquaculture Inc.

Beauséjour

13002

Industrial Research Assistance Program

The purpose of Industrial Research Assistance Program Contributions to Firms is to provide support that assists small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to advance their innovation knowledge and ability to innovate, grow through innovation and stimulate wealth creation for Canada.

Industrial Research Assistance Program projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation and strengthen Canadian innovation ecosystem by creating new industrial capacity.

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