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Title:

Aquaponic Food Production

Agreement Number:

1023984

Agreement Value:

$250,000.00

Agreement Date:

Oct 1, 2024 - Jul 29, 2026

Description:

CLFN are building a 1-acre greenhouse structure that will allow the community to produce 275,000 pounds of fresh Tilapia annually and a variety of greens (lettuce, kale, arugula, spinach) and vine crops (tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers) on a weekly basis. The business will produce significant job opportunities for community members during the construction of the facility and full and part-time employment opportunities once the facility is in full production. In addition, the business will produce annual profits that the community can utilize for other economic development opportunities or for expansion of the business. The new venture will require bringing in technical expertise initially to assist in training and managing.

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:

Curve Lake, Ontario, CA K0L 1R0

Reference Number:

172-2024-2025-Q3-1023984

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

106996804

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Curve Lake First Nation

Federal Riding Name:

Peterborough--Kawartha

Federal Riding Number:

35084

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:

112510