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Title:

Development of Equipment and Process for Scaling of Compostable Menstrual Pads

Agreement Number:

1011332

Agreement Value:

$207,400.00

Agreement Date:

Oct 23, 2023 - Jan 31, 2025

Description:

Aruna’s goal is revolutionizing menstrual products, making them better for the body and the planet. To do that we will develop a local micro-manufacturing facility in Nova Scotia, that will encompass fiber extraction, non-woven development, and pad conversion. This project will allow us to scale up the fiber extraction process, complete research on pre-processing of the raw materials, including washing, drying, decorticating, and cutting to length before extracting the fibers in a tank, and sterilizing the fibers for non-woven manufacturing. This project will allow Aruna to move from slower manual small scale equipment into a pilot scale fiber extraction

Organization:

National Research Council Canada

Expected Results:

The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Firms is to support research, development, adoption and/or adaptation of innovative or technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada up to their commercialization

Location:

Vancouver, British Columbia, CA V6B 4P7

Reference Number:

172-2023-2024-Q3-1011332

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

762155067

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Additional Information:

This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The total amended value is 40,000 dollars.

Amendment Date

Oct 23, 2024

Recipient's Legal Name:

Aruna Revolution Health Inc.

Federal Riding Name:

Vancouver Centre

Federal Riding Number:

59034

Program:

Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms

Program Purpose:

Coverage:

IRAP Contributions to Firms projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.

NAICS Code:

322291

Amendments:

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