Grants and Contributions:

Title:

YEP - Design and development of novel biopolymer compositions for oral dispersible thin films for enhanced mucosal delivery and rapid uptake of medicinal active agents.

Agreement Number:

931323

Agreement Value:

$24,500.00

Agreement Date:

Jun 17, 2019 - Feb 28, 2020

Description:

QuickStrip™ is a proprietary oral thin film delivery method developed by Rapid Dose Therapeutics, which is designed for rapid uptake of therapeutic ingredients directly into the bloodstream. The film consists of micronized active ingredient that is evenly dispersed throughout a rapidly dissolving film matrix. The goals of this project are to optimize the current QuickStrip™ formulation, as well as develop new product formulations in respond to customer needs and new market opportunities in both human health and animal health applications.

Organization:

National Research Council Canada

Expected Results:

The purpose of IRAP’s Youth Employment Program is to assist in increasing the supply of highly qualified people, promoting the benefits of advanced studies, demonstrating federal leadership by investing in the skills required to meet the needs of the knowledge economy and facilitating the transition of highly skilled young people to a rapidly changing labour market.

Location:

Burlington, Ontario, CA L7N 2G3

Reference Number:

172-2019-2020-Q2-931323

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

716696893

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Recipient's Legal Name:

Rapid Dose Therapeutics Corp.

Federal Riding Name:

Burlington (Ontario)

Federal Riding Number:

35015

Program:

Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program

Program Purpose:

Coverage:

IRAP Youth Employment Program projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.

NAICS Code:

3254