Grants and Contributions:
Title:
FPCM - Pilot Demo of Advanced Circuit Technology for Critical Minerals Recovery
Agreement Number:
1034302
Agreement Value:
$46,147.43
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 expected results and outcomes of NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program is focused on growing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through innovation and wealth creation for Canada.
Location:
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, CA B2Y 4M9
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q2-1034302
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
704086693
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Additional Information:
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The total amended value is -53,852.57 dollars.
Amendment Date
Feb 20, 2026
Recipient's Legal Name:
Lab 4 Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Dartmouth--Cole Harbour
Federal Riding Number:
12004
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program
Program Purpose:
The purpose of Industrial Research Assistance Program Contributions to Firms is to provide support that assists small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to advance their innovation knowledge and ability to innovate, grow through innovation and stimulate wealth creation for Canada.
Coverage:
Industrial Research Assistance Program projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation and strengthen Canadian innovation ecosystem by creating new industrial capacity.
NAICS Code:
541710
Amendments: