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Title:
Eurostars E!9331 – UltiPlate: Development of a Multiwavelength Optical Surface Activation System for Wellplate-Based Biosensor Chips
Agreement Number:
1040411
Agreement Value:
$401,680.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2026 - Jul 1, 2027
Description:
The project aims to develop a compact optical surface activation system for biosensor wellplates. Based on Norcada's UltiFlow technology, UltiPlate will use broad-spectrum, multiwavelength light to clean and hydrophilize surfaces in 96- and 384-well formats, without the use of vacuum. Unlike plasma clean, it offers non-destructive, selective treatment - preserving delicate features such as gold electrodes and flexible silicone membranes. Nanion will integrate and benchmark UltiPlate design of such system across its chip platforms, including patch clamp, impedance, and nanopore systems. The goal is to deliver a cost-effective, "automation-compatible" solution that enhances chip reproducibility, enables reuse, and supports commercialization.
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:
Edmonton, Alberta, CA T6E 5H5
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q4-1040411
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
884019514
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Operating Name:
Norcada
Recipient's Legal Name:
Norcada Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Edmonton Strathcona
Federal Riding Number:
48019
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:
334410