Title:
Youth Chemical Engineer
Agreement Value:
$25,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jul 1, 2020 - Feb 28, 2021
Description:
Our new hire will be overseeing further research and development of our Canadian-based magnesium oxide board and aerated magnesium oxide insulation foam project. This work will incorporate the application of plastic waste fibers in both the magnesium oxide board and insulation foam as per the Plastic Challenge grant we received from Environment and Climate Change Canada. Further work is required to determine a production process for both products and to complete testing for both products to receive certification under CCMC (Canadian Construction Materials Certification). Once this has been accomplished, the challenge will be to begin commercial production of both products.
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:
Calgary, Alberta, CA T2H 0L2
Reference Number:
172-2020-2021-Q2-953122
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
824750731
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Additional Information:
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The total amended value is 5,000 dollars.
Amendment Date
Mar 2, 2021
Recipient's Legal Name:
MgO Systems Ltd.
Federal Riding Name:
Calgary Midnapore
Federal Riding Number:
48008
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
Program Purpose:
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.
Coverage:
IRAP Youth Employment Program projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.