Grants and Contributions:
Title:
NorthernFlex Gravimetric Integration
Agreement Number:
1041833
Agreement Value:
$50,000.00
Agreement Date:
May 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
Description:
Can-Blast will commercialize a next-generation anti-static loading hose engineered for extreme cold mining environments. Building on completed prototype development and testing, the project will optimize formulations, complete certification, integrate precision gravimetric mixing technology, and scale production. The innovation addresses failures in existing hoses below -30 °C, strengthens domestic supply, reduces reliance on imports, improves safety and quality consistency, and supports job creation and export growth for Northern Ontario.
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:
North Bay, Ontario, CA P1B 9S7
Reference Number:
172-2026-2027-Q1-1041833
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
883197618
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Operating Name:
Can-Blast Inc
Recipient's Legal Name:
Can-Blast 2001 Inc
Federal Riding Name:
Nipissing--Timiskaming
Federal Riding Number:
35070
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:
33312