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Title:

YEP: food forumulation

Agreement Number:

1033741

Agreement Value:

$30,000.00

Agreement Date:

Sep 4, 2025 - Aug 31, 2026

Description:

Biofect Innovations is recruiting a part-time Research Assistant to accelerate both our high-titer Brazzein strain-optimization and business-development activities. In the lab, they’ll prepare reagents, run routine assays (PCR, small-scale fermentations), manage electronic lab notebooks, and maintain inventory. On the business side, they’ll work to conduct market and customer research, support BD materials (competitive analyses, pitch decks, etc.), and track partnership opportunities. This dual role frees senior scientists for advanced R&D and enables more rapid market engagement.

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:

Toronto, Ontario, CA M5B 1G3

Reference Number:

172-2025-2026-Q2-1033741

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

778164913

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Recipient's Legal Name:

BioFect Innovations Inc.

Federal Riding Name:

Toronto Centre

Federal Riding Number:

35108

Program:

Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program

Program Purpose:

Coverage:

IRAP Youth Employment Program projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.

NAICS Code:

311990