Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Funding to hire a youth to support inhouse testing of thermotherapy container for strawberry plants
Agreement Number:
1032637
Agreement Value:
$30,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jun 1, 2025 - Mar 27, 2026
Description:
The project aims to investigate thermotherapy's ability to eradicate diseases and pests in strawberry plants by experimenting with various temperatures and durations, enhancing plant quality and crop yield. Steam treatment effectively penetrates plant material to eliminate pathogens and pests without harming the plants.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
The purpose of IRAP’s Youth Employment Program is to assist in increasing the supply of highly qualified people, promoting the benefits of advanced studies, demonstrating federal leadership by investing in the skills required to meet the needs of the knowledge economy and facilitating the transition of highly skilled young people to a rapidly changing labour market.
Location:
Fenwick, Ontario, CA L0S 1C0
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q2-1032637
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
741530075
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Operating Name:
Fenwick Berry Farm
Recipient's Legal Name:
Fenwick Berry Farm Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Niagara West
Federal Riding Number:
35068
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
Program Purpose:
The purpose of IRAP’s Youth Employment Program is to assist in increasing the supply of highly qualified people, promoting the benefits of advanced studies, demonstrating federal leadership by investing in the skills required to meet the needs of the knowledge economy and facilitating the transition of highly skilled young people to a rapidly changing labour market.
Coverage:
IRAP Youth Employment Program projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.
NAICS Code:
1113