Grants and Contributions:

Title:
KAFFIKA Dryer Spent Coffee Ground Optimization
Agreement Number:
1034462
Agreement Value:
$300,000.00
Agreement Date:
May 1, 2025 - Aug 17, 2026
Description:
The focus of this project is to advance the KAFFIKA™ Dryer from Beta 2 to a commercially manufacturable Beta 3. This includes functional upgrades (door sealing, egress, airbox, electronics, exhaust), in-house testing, and deploying a second Beta 3 at a partner site for real-world feedback.
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:
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, CA B3B 1L7
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q2-1034462
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
732249503
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Additional Information:

This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The total amended value is 100,000 dollars.

Amendment Date
Jan 30, 2026
Recipient's Legal Name:
RFINE Biomass Solutions Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Dartmouth--Cole Harbour
Federal Riding Number:
12004
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:
311990
Amendments: