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Title:

Advancement of a Hypoxia-Activated Reagent for Detection and Mapping of Hypoxia in Cells and Tumors

Agreement Number:

1032297

Agreement Value:

$36,000.00

Agreement Date:

Jul 1, 2025 - Jun 30, 2026

Description:

Firm is developing a product that has therapeutic and diagnostic (theranostic) properties integrated, thus offering a precise, safe and effective solution to both image and treat hypoxic (oxygen deprived) tumors. Firm proposes commercial advancement of one of the lead candidates that offers time & cost-effective precision imaging and quantification of tumor hypoxia, which will help determine an effective therapy plan for patients and offer socioeconomic benefits.

Organization:

National Research Council Canada

Expected Results:

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.

Location:

Edmonton, Alberta, CA T5J 4P6

Reference Number:

172-2025-2026-Q2-1032297

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

776627317

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Additional Information:

This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The end date of this agreements has been modified by 91 days.

Amendment Date

Jan 20, 2026

Recipient's Legal Name:

WWiKY BioSciences Inc.

Federal Riding Name:

Edmonton Centre

Federal Riding Number:

48014

Program:

Industrial Research Assistance Program

Program Purpose:

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.

Coverage:

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

NAICS Code:

541710

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