Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Pilot Demonstration of a Novel Low-Temperature Process for Sustainable SCM Manufacturing
Agreement Number:
1041239
Agreement Value:
$2,000,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 30, 2027
Description:
The construction sector faces urgent pressure to decarbonize concrete, one of the world’s largest sources of CO2 emissions. Low-carbon supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) can reduce Portland cement use by 30-40%, but limited supply and regional availability remain key barriers. EnviCore has developed a proprietary low-temperature mineral transformation process that converts abundant industrial residues and minerals into high-performance SCMs.
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:
Calgary, Alberta, CA T2A 6K4
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q4-1041239
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
714637519
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Operating Name:
EnviCore Inc.
Recipient's Legal Name:
Envicore Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Calgary Forest Lawn
Federal Riding Number:
48006
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