Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Development and Optimization of Proprietary Yeast Strains for Commercial Production of Non-Alcoholic Wines
Agreement Number:
1032380
Agreement Value:
$159,654.00
Agreement Date:
Jun 19, 2025 - Dec 7, 2026
Description:
Benjamin Bridge will advance its development of ultra-low and alcohol-free wines (<0.5% ABV). Building upon previous NRC IRAP-supported research, this project aims to develop proprietary biotechnology that circumvents the qualitative and sensory limitations inherent in current alcohol removal methods, positioning Benjamin Bridge and Canada as global leaders in high-quality non-alcoholic wines.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
The expected results and outcomes of NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program is focused on growing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through innovation and wealth creation for Canada.
Location:
Wolfville, Nova Scotia, CA B4P 2R1
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q2-1032380
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
876778374
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Additional Information:
This agreement has been amended 2 time(s). The total amended value is 26,082 dollars.
Amendment Date
Mar 27, 2026
Recipient's Legal Name:
McConnell Gordon Estates Limited
Federal Riding Name:
Kings--Hants
Federal Riding Number:
12007
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program
Program Purpose:
The purpose of Industrial Research Assistance Program Contributions to Firms is to provide support that assists small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to advance their innovation knowledge and ability to innovate, grow through innovation and stimulate wealth creation for Canada.
Coverage:
Industrial Research Assistance Program projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation and strengthen Canadian innovation ecosystem by creating new industrial capacity.
NAICS Code:
31213
Amendments: