Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Technical Development and Process Efficiency for Sustainable Microbial Protein at Scale
Agreement Number:
1039673
Agreement Value:
$2,926,997.00
Agreement Date:
Dec 1, 2025 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
DeNova is advancing the scale-up of its methanol-fed microbial fermentation process to enable efficient, reliable, and low-impact production at demonstration scale. This project focuses on technical development and process optimization to improve performance, resource efficiency, and operational readiness. The work will generate the data, operating guidance, and engineering inputs needed to support demonstration-scale commissioning, environmental validation, and the design of future commercial facilities.
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 B3B 2B6
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q4-1039673
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
819834995
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
DeNova 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:
418310