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  "key_tier": "none",
  "retrieved": "2026-10-16T04:13:28Z",
  "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",
  "data": {
    "id": "ASY-CA-18EN01J1KX",
    "type": "grant",
    "country": "ca",
    "name": "The Tank Shop Inc.: federal grants and contributions",
    "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/r/the-tank-shop-inc/",
    "summary": "14 federal grant and contribution agreements worth $1.8M with The Tank Shop Inc., 2007–2019.",
    "figures": [
      {
        "label": "agreements",
        "value": 14,
        "unit": "count"
      },
      {
        "label": "value",
        "value": 1800000,
        "unit": "money",
        "currency": "CAD",
        "approximate": true,
        "display": "$1.8M"
      },
      {
        "label": "departments",
        "value": 2,
        "unit": "count"
      },
      {
        "label": "programs",
        "value": 3,
        "unit": "count"
      }
    ],
    "text": [
      "Equipment purchases and workplace installation",
      "Research and development of new composite material products",
      "Provide working capital to support sales growth",
      "Hire a consultant to develop a succession plan",
      "Hire a mechanical engineer",
      "Hire an expert to restructure financial systems and processes",
      "Production optimization and ASME/U Stamp certification",
      "Purchase equipment to improve production line",
      "Improve production planning",
      "Increase productivity and develop e-commerce strategy",
      "Purchase ERP and Compress softwares"
    ],
    "records": [
      {
        "name": "in the contract register",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/the-tank-shop-inc/"
      },
      {
        "name": "grants and contributions register",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/"
      },
      {
        "name": "Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/atlantic-canada-opportunities-agency/"
      },
      {
        "name": "National Research Council Canada",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/national-research-council-canada/"
      }
    ],
    "assay_record": "ASY-CA-18EN01J1KX",
    "cite_as": "Assay Systems, \"The Tank Shop Inc.: federal grants and contributions\", https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/r/the-tank-shop-inc/"
  }
}