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Title:

Youth - Develop and Design Seaweed Extract Chemical Profiling

Agreement Number:

979249

Agreement Value:

$30,000.00

Agreement Date:

Sep 27, 2021 - May 27, 2022

Description:

This project will see the hiring of a Masters of Science Graduate to develop new in-house capabilities with this firm. From seaweeds found in the coastal waters of Newfoundland, a bio-guided fractionation technique will be used to provide information on the groups of chemicals responsible for anticancer and antimicrobial bioactivity to establish a methodology to monitor and control the level of bioactivity in the prepared seaweed extract and the active ingredient. This project will develop Oceans Ltd. in-house capability for extract chemical profiling and product standardization.

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:

St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador, CA A1C 2H1

Reference Number:

172-2021-2022-Q3-979249

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

103971404

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Recipient's Legal Name:

Oceans Limited

Federal Riding Name:

St. John's South--Mount Pearl

Federal Riding Number:

10007

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:

541620