Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Development of engineered exosomes for payload delivery
Agreement Number:
1024120
Agreement Value:
$75,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jan 1, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025
Description:
Cells produce tiny vesicles called exosomes that send information between cells. The firm enhances this process by engineering cells to create specialized exosomes with surface markers that target specific cells and carry therapeutic proteins or RNA.
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:
Ottawa, Ontario, CA K2P 2H3
Reference Number:
172-2024-2025-Q3-1024120
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
723821906
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Operating Name:
Esphera
Recipient's Legal Name:
Esphera SynBio Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Ottawa Centre
Federal Riding Number:
35075
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Program Purpose:
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
Coverage:
IRAP Contributions to Firms projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.
NAICS Code:
32541