NRC — Microbial fermentation pilot plant facility research facility
Montréal, QC, Canada
Microbial fermentation pilot plant facilities in Montreal and Ottawa
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- grant_single|openingDateNovember 14, 2019
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Expert Advice
Researchers And Facilities
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- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
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- National Research Council Canada (NRC)
- Government of Canada
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Fee-for-service access to broad range of equipment to rapidly convert laboratory results into industrial processes up to the 1,500-litre scale to assist with implementing current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
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Small and medium enterprises (SMEs)
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Evaluation and selection criteria for this grant include:
- Expertise in microbial fermentation and bioprocessing
- Relevance of the project to industrial applications
- Importance of the research to the biotechnology industry
- Feasibility and scalability of the proposed work
- Potential for commercialization and impact on the industry
- Alignment with current good manufacturing practices (cGMP) if applicable
- Track record of the research team and their ability to deliver results
- Innovation and novelty of the proposed approach
- Budget and resource management
- Compatibility with the goals and objectives of the funding organization
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- The NRC's microbial fermentation pilot plant has over 25 years of experience in developing, optimizing, and scaling up microbial fermentation processes.
- The facility provides services for producing preclinical materials and research reagents, obtaining engineering data, developing emerging processes, purifying biotechnology products, and training personnel.
- The team at the pilot plant comprises microbiologists, engineers, chemists, and biochemists who design bioprocesses for smooth transfer to industrial settings.
- Services offered include genome engineering, genomics, design of recombinant expression systems, production of various products, preparation of cell banks, bioprocess optimization, scale-up to 1500 L, and more.
- The facility features different labs and equipment for various scales of fermentation, cell cultivation, and product purification.
- The pilot plant is a valuable resource for both the biotechnology industry and the research community seeking expertise in microbial fermentation processes.
