Grants and Contributions:

Title:
Development and Scale Up of Pre-made Antibacterial Microgels in a Dry Powder Format.
Agreement Number:
1033341
Agreement Value:
$119,135.00
Agreement Date:
Jul 21, 2025 - Apr 13, 2026
Description:
This project aims to develop standalone antibacterial microgel particles in a dry powder format to enhance coating efficiency for plastic packaging and enable future applications in cosmetics, wound-healing, and antimicrobial masks.
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:
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, CA B2Y 4T6
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q2-1033341
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
766161285
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Operating Name:
Freshr Technologies
Recipient's Legal Name:
Freshr Sustainable Technologies Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Dartmouth--Cole Harbour
Federal Riding Number:
12004
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:
3117