Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Construction and initial operation of pilot-scale technologies for a lithium refining process
Agreement Number:
1040151
Agreement Value:
$175,000.00
Agreement Date:
Feb 9, 2026 - Feb 8, 2027
Description:
The Firm is undertaking this project to advance its proprietary lithium refining technology from prototype to pilot scale. The project involves designing, building, and testing pilot-scale versions of the Firm’s novel, front-end process modules. These modules will be incorporated in a refining system, which will be operated with real-world lithium feedstock to produce battery-grade lithium product.
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:
Calgary, Alberta, CA T3L 2P5
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q4-1040151
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
745856351
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Operating Name:
Chemshift Technologies
Recipient's Legal Name:
Chemshift Technologies Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Banff--Airdrie
Federal Riding Number:
48001
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:
335910