Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Pilot Scale-Up and Manufacturing Refinement of Dissolvable Glass Fertilizer Fibre
Agreement Number:
1032525
Agreement Value:
$320,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jul 1, 2025 - Dec 31, 2026
Description:
Rock wool continues to be a common choice for soilless cultivation media in hydroponics, despite 70 000 tonnes or 250 000 m3 of rock wool waste ending up in Canadian landfills each year. Genics Inc. is developing a replacement that will eliminate rockwool waste, reduce labour and carbon footprint in greenhouses. By the end of this project, the Firm will scale up the innovation’s production to pilot scale and refine the manufacturing process to ensure product reliability and acceptance by customers. Genics will develop our manufacturing and prototype testing processes (increase the TRL from 7 to TRL 9).
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:
Acheson, Alberta, CA T7X 6B1
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q2-1032525
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
715594339
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Operating Name:
Genics
Recipient's Legal Name:
2283877 Alberta Ltd.
Federal Riding Name:
Sturgeon River--Parkland
Federal Riding Number:
48033
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:
321114