Grants and Contributions:

Title:
Technical Validation of a Modular Industrial Drop-In Carbon Removal System
Agreement Number:
1039853
Agreement Value:
$995,000.00
Agreement Date:
Oct 1, 2025 - Aug 31, 2027
Description:
Gaia Refinery's project is to validate firm's carbon removal technology, which transforms waste into a low-cost, efficient pathway for deep decarbonization across bio-industrial sectors such as bioethanol, bio-oil, and pulp and paper. The project will rigorously refine and optimize all system sub-modules and strengthen firm’s capacity to deliver high-quality, verifiable carbon removal, and accelerate the company’s path toward commercialization.
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:
Ottawa, Ontario, CA K1G 5H9
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q4-1039853
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
717830137
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Operating Name:
Gaia Refinery
Recipient's Legal Name:
12272580 Canada Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Ottawa South
Federal Riding Number:
35077
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:
541620