Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Advancing and Scaling Up Biochar-Based Carbon-Negative Concrete Admixture from Pilot Validation to Commercial Demonstration Readiness
Agreement Number:
1041068
Agreement Value:
$1,130,913.00
Agreement Date:
Jan 1, 2026 - Jun 30, 2027
Description:
The Firm has developed ΔC, a biochar-based carbon-negative concrete admixture made from sustainably sourced wood residues that reduces cement use and permanently stores biogenic carbon, lowering concrete’s carbon footprint by 20–30% without changing plant operations.
This project advances ΔC development and manufacturing from pilot validation to commercial readiness by: 1) optimizing production, 2) completing engineering and techno-economic analysis, 3) validating industrial performance, and 4) preparing inputs for Final Investment Decision (FID).
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:
Edwardsville, Nova Scotia, CA B2A 4S6
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q4-1041068
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
730790086
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
Alter Biota Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Sydney--Victoria
Federal Riding Number:
12010
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:
444190