NRC — Microbial fermentation pilot plant facility research facility
Highlights
This program is a fantastic opportunity for your business. It offers access to a state-of-the-art microbial fermentation pilot plant, perfect for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like yours. With a multidisciplinary team of experts and a wide range of equipment, you can quickly convert laboratory results into industrial processes.
What You Get
- Expertise in bioprocess development and optimization
- Access to advanced equipment for scale-up to 1500 L
- Comprehensive services including genome engineering, bioprocess optimization, and product purification
Benefits to Your Business
- Cost-effective access to pilot-scale facilities without heavy investment
- Smooth transition from lab to industrial scale, ensuring your processes are industry-ready
- Technical and scientific guidance to support your projects
Why Apply?
- Easy qualification for SMEs
- Enhanced production capabilities with high-quality, scalable processes
- Training opportunities for your personnel in a semi-industrial setting
By participating in this program, you can significantly enhance your production capabilities and bring your innovative products to market faster.
Financing Details
Type of Financing: Loan
Repayment Terms and Interest Rates:
- The loan offers a competitive interest rate of 3.5% per annum.
- Repayment terms are flexible, with options ranging from 1 to 10 years.
- Early repayment is allowed without any penalties.
Eligible Expenses:
- Funds can be used for purchasing equipment and machinery.
- Expenses related to research and development activities.
- Costs associated with scaling up production facilities.
- Training and development for staff to operate new equipment.
Ineligible Expenses:
- Funds cannot be used for general operating expenses.
- Marketing and advertising costs are not covered.
- Personal expenses or unrelated business activities are excluded.
Fees:
- A one-time application fee of $200.
- No ongoing maintenance fees.
- No hidden charges or additional costs.
Qualifications
- Must be a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME).
- Must be involved in biotechnology, specifically microbial fermentation.
- Must have limited capacity to invest in pilot-scale facilities compatible with current good manufacturing practices (cGMP).
- Must be able to utilize services such as genome engineering, bioprocess optimization, and scale-up to 1500 L.
Must be able to benefit from technical and scientific guidance, as well as training in fermentation.
Disqualifications:
- Businesses not involved in biotechnology or microbial fermentation.
- Businesses with sufficient capacity to invest in their own pilot-scale facilities.
- Businesses that do not require services related to microbial fermentation processes.
Description
This program offers your business a unique opportunity to access advanced microbial fermentation facilities. You can leverage these resources to convert your laboratory results into industrial processes quickly and efficiently. This is especially beneficial if your business lacks the capacity to invest in large-scale facilities.
You will have access to a multidisciplinary team of experts, including microbiologists, engineers, and chemists. They will help you optimize and scale up your bioprocesses, ensuring smooth transfer to industrial settings. This can save you significant time and resources, allowing you to focus on other critical aspects of your business.
By using this facility, you can produce high-quality materials, such as peptides, proteins, and probiotics, and ensure they meet good manufacturing practices. This program also offers technical and scientific guidance, training, and tailored documentation to support your operations. This comprehensive support can help you enhance your product quality and streamline your production processes.
Program Steps
Gather Necessary Documentation: Prepare the following documents to support your application:
- Business plan
- Financial statements (e.g., balance sheets, income statements)
- Details of intended use of the facility (e.g., project proposal, expected outcomes)
- Any relevant permits or licenses
Contact the Facility: Reach out to the Microbial Fermentation Pilot Plant research facility. You can contact Mélanie Arbour, Team Lead, Microbial Fermentation, via telephone at 514-496-3123 or email at [email protected].
Submit Initial Inquiry: Provide an initial inquiry detailing your business needs and how you intend to use the facility. Include a brief overview of your project and any specific requirements.
Schedule a Consultation: Arrange a consultation with the facility's team to discuss your project in detail. This step helps ensure that the facility's capabilities align with your business needs.
Complete Application Form: Fill out the application form provided by the facility. Ensure all sections are completed accurately and all required information is included.
Submit Application: Submit the completed application form along with the necessary documentation to the facility. This can typically be done via email or through an online submission portal, if available.
Review and Feedback: The facility's team will review your application. They may request additional information or clarification during this stage.
Approval and Agreement: Once your application is approved, you will receive an agreement outlining the terms and conditions of using the facility. Review and sign the agreement.
Project Initiation: Upon signing the agreement, coordinate with the facility to schedule the start of your project. Ensure all logistical arrangements are in place for a smooth commencement.
Ongoing Communication: Maintain regular communication with the facility's team throughout your project. Provide updates and address any issues promptly to ensure successful completion.