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NRC — Microbial fermentation pilot plant facility research facility
Microbial fermentation support for biotech scale-up
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Montreal, Ottawa, Montréal, Outaouais, Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This NRC facility helps companies scale microbial fermentation processes and develop bioproducts. Services include strain engineering, bioprocess optimization, purification, training, and scale-up to 1500 L.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase production or service capacity
- Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Montreal, Ottawa
- Montréal, Outaouais
- Ontario, Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Microbial fermentation process development and optimization.
- Scale-up of bioprocesses up to industrial level.
- Production and purification of biotechnology products.
- Training and technical support in a semi-industrial setting.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Companies in the biotechnology industry.
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
- Firms of all sizes seeking microbial fermentation support.
- Research organizations and collaborators.
Eligible geographic areas
- Montréal, Quebec
- Ottawa, Ontario
How to apply
- Step 1: Contact the facility
- Reach out to the microbial fermentation team.
- Discuss your project needs and technical objectives.
- Step 2: Review technical fit
- Confirm whether the facility can support your process or product needs.
- Align the request with available services and equipment.
- Step 3: Start collaboration
- Proceed with the facility team to access the scientific infrastructure or expert support.
- Coordinate the work directly with the NRC contact.
Additional information
- Hosted by the Human Health Therapeutics Research Centre of the NRC.
- Supports work from laboratory results to industrial-scale processes.
- Especially relevant for SMEs with limited cGMP pilot-scale capacity.
- Located in Montréal and Ottawa.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the NRC — Microbial fermentation pilot plant facility research facility Program
What is the NRC — Microbial fermentation pilot plant facility research facility?
This NRC facility helps companies scale microbial fermentation processes and develop bioproducts. Services include strain engineering, bioprocess optimization, purification, training, and scale-up to 1500 L.
Who is eligible for the NRC — Microbial fermentation pilot plant facility research facility program?
To be eligible for the NRC — Microbial fermentation pilot plant facility research facility program, you must:
Company or research collaborator
Microbial fermentation project
SMEs especially suitable
What expenses are eligible under NRC — Microbial fermentation pilot plant facility research facility?
Microbial fermentation process development and optimization.
Scale-up of bioprocesses up to industrial level.
Production and purification of biotechnology products.
Training and technical support in a semi-industrial setting.
Who can I contact for more information about the NRC — Microbial fermentation pilot plant facility research facility?
You can contact National Research Council Canada (NRC) by email at Melanie.Arbour@cnrc-nrc.gc.ca or by phone at 514-496-3123.
Where is the NRC — Microbial fermentation pilot plant facility research facility available?
The NRC — Microbial fermentation pilot plant facility research facility program is available Montréal, Outaouais, Ontario, Quebec.
Is the NRC — Microbial fermentation pilot plant facility research facility a grant, loan, or tax credit?
NRC — Microbial fermentation pilot plant facility research facility is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the NRC — Microbial fermentation pilot plant facility research facility?
NRC — Microbial fermentation pilot plant facility research facility is funded by National Research Council Canada (NRC)