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Title:

Youth Employment

Agreement Number:

1037036

Agreement Value:

$30,000.00

Agreement Date:

Nov 3, 2025 - Aug 3, 2026

Description:

The youth will support Ostia’s translational research and clinical development programs for S. salivarius SALI-10®, a next-generation oral probiotic producing novel phosphorylated lantibiotics. This work will contribute to a key clinical trial evaluating SALI-10’s ability to reduce gingivitis and prevent dysbiosis in otherwise healthy individuals. This work also underpins Ostia’s regulatory filings with Health Canada (NHP, Class III NPN) and the US FDA GRAS pathway, advancing the company’s commercialization strategy.

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 M5G 1G6

Reference Number:

172-2025-2026-Q3-1037036

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

754647477

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Recipient's Legal Name:

Ostia Sciences Inc.

Federal Riding Name:

University--Rosedale

Federal Riding Number:

35110

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:

54171