Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Conestoga Food Research and Innovation Lab
Agreement Number:
1042031
Agreement Value:
$150,000.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2026 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
The Conestoga Food Research and Innovation Lab (CFRIL) will engage with IRAP on a program designed to accelerate growth and profitability of at least 12 IRAP eligible early-stage food companies by helping them overcome obstacles to scale up, increase distribution times and/or adopt packaging that helps them meet food safety and retailer requirements, consumer expectations and sustainability goals.
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:
Kitchener, Ontario, CA N2G 4M4
Reference Number:
172-2026-2027-Q1-1042031
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
106966799
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
Federal Riding Name:
Kitchener Centre
Federal Riding Number:
35045
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program
Program Purpose:
The purpose of Industrial Research Assistance Program Contributions to Organizations is to support Organizations in providing innovation assistance services to 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:
611210