NRC — Microbial fermentation pilot plant facility research facility

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

- 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.