Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Nitro-cellulose input derived from Canadian Agricultural Feedstock
Agreement Number:
1040753
Agreement Value:
$75,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 25, 2026 - Mar 24, 2027
Description:
Plantae uses a unique refining technology that efficiently refines plant biomass. This process produces a high surface area oilseed hemp bast fibre that is showing direct replacement value for cotton linters in the production of Nitrocellulose as part of Canada’s National Defence Strategy. Validation of this potential has already occurred. The purpose of this project is to optimize Plantae oilseed bast feedstock as a direct replacement for cotton linters.
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:
Sturgeon County, Alberta, CA T8T 0Z2
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q4-1040753
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
715263901
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Operating Name:
Plantae Environmental Inc.
Recipient's Legal Name:
Plantae Environmental Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Sturgeon River--Parkland
Federal Riding Number:
48033
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:
33999