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Title:

Scale up and validation of new oyster growing system

Agreement Number:

1032120

Agreement Value:

$61,790.00

Agreement Date:

Jul 1, 2025 - Mar 3, 2026

Description:

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

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:

Richibouctou-Village, New Brunswick, CA E4W 1G2

Reference Number:

172-2025-2026-Q2-1032120

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

814545554

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Recipient's Legal Name:

King Aquaculture Inc.

Federal Riding Name:

Beauséjour

Federal Riding Number:

13002

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:

112510