Grants and Contributions:
Title:
High-Throughput Biomanufacturing of Shelf-Stable Bacterial Biocontrol Agents
Agreement Number:
1040789
Agreement Value:
$450,000.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2026 - Sep 30, 2027
Description:
This project aims to develop a scalable, high-throughput biomanufacturing platform for beneficial bacterial biocontrol agents with extended shelf stability suitable for commercial greenhouse & field applications.
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:
Maidstone, Ontario, CA N0R 1K0
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q4-1040789
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
827612219
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Operating Name:
Crop Defenders
Recipient's Legal Name:
Crop Defenders Ltd.
Federal Riding Name:
Windsor--Tecumseh
Federal Riding Number:
35116
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:
561710