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  "retrieved": "2026-10-16T09:55:09Z",
  "source": "Assay Systems register, https://assay-systems.com/register/",
  "access_notice": "On 15 November 2026, automated access to assay-systems.com closes. After that date, access is available only under a paid annual subscription contract. Contact: contact@assay-systems.com",
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    "type": "grant",
    "country": "ca",
    "name": "A Friendlier Company Inc.: federal grants and contributions",
    "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/r/a-friendlier-company-inc/",
    "summary": "11 federal grant and contribution agreements worth $3.0M with A Friendlier Company Inc., 2021–2026.",
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        "value": 11,
        "unit": "count"
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        "value": 3000000,
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        "currency": "CAD",
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        "display": "$3.0M"
      },
      {
        "label": "departments",
        "value": 3,
        "unit": "count"
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      {
        "label": "programs",
        "value": 7,
        "unit": "count"
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    "text": [
      "This project aims to develop a scalable white-label reuse platform by creating new consumer-facing systems, client-operated backend infrastructure, and next-generation reusable packaging technologies.",
      "Friendlier is seeking to automate the end to end process to increase efficiency, consistency and throughput.",
      "To accelerate adoption of a reusable takeout container system and support circular economic outcomes.",
      "Friendlier is optimizing the sanitation line for reusable plastic packaging to increase the capacity and the quality of reusable packaging systems.",
      "This is an R&D project to test hypotheses and experiment with new mechanisms to design a repeatable and scalable business process and to develop IP in business methods.",
      "Friendlier is optimizing the sanitation process for reusable plastic packaging to increase the capacity and the quality of reusable packaging systems.",
      "This role will improve customer service and internal efficiency by managing user support, providing IT assistance, and leading automation initiatives.",
      "The purpose of this CanExport SMEs agreement is to support small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for activities related to export market development that are part of an export business case for a specific target market, particularly where activities are targeting departmental priority markets and sectors.",
      "The purpose of this CanExport SMEs agreement is to support small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for activities related to export market development that are part of an export business case for a specific target market, particularly where activities are targeting departmental priority markets and sectors.",
      "Develop an IP strategy that supports the firm’s business goals."
    ],
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        "name": "grants and contributions register",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/"
      },
      {
        "name": "Guelph",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/riding/35032-guelph/"
      },
      {
        "name": "National Research Council Canada",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/national-research-council-canada/"
      },
      {
        "name": "Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/federal-economic-development-agency-for-southern-ontario/"
      },
      {
        "name": "Nepean",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/riding/35064-nepean/"
      },
      {
        "name": "Environment and Climate Change Canada",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/environment-and-climate-change-canada/"
      }
    ],
    "assay_record": "ASY-CA-1I9WUJW02Z",
    "cite_as": "Assay Systems, \"A Friendlier Company Inc.: federal grants and contributions\", https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/r/a-friendlier-company-inc/"
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