Grants and Contributions:
Title:
FPCM - Pilot Demo of Advanced Circuit Technology for Critical Minerals Recovery
Agreement Number:
1034302
Agreement Value:
$100,000.00
Agreement Date:
Aug 4, 2025 - Mar 30, 2026
Description:
Lab 4 will conduct a pilot-scale demonstration of its proprietary Advanced Recovery Circuit (ARC) technology. This project will process a range of complex, real-world Canadian feedstocks to validate the ARC's recovery rates (>99%), environmental performance, and economic viability. The pilot will de-risk the technology for commercial scale-up and help to secure offtake agreements for our planned 1,000-tonne demonstration facility.
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-Q2-1034302
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
704086693
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
Lab 4 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:
541710