PBG BioPharma Inc.: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Leduc|Leduc, AB · grants and contributions register · Edmonton–Wetaskiwin

PBG BioPharma Inc.: federal grants and contributions: 9 agreements; $7.0M value; 4 departments; 5 programs.

Assay record ASY-CA-00JZDLZ0DT · Cite as: Assay Systems, “PBG BioPharma Inc.: federal grants and contributions”, https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/r/pbg-biopharma-inc/

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9agreements
$7.0Mvalue
4departments
5programs

Largest agreements

000022598$5.4Mvalue2022start2025end

Increase biomanufacturing capacity for natural health and cannabis products - Budget 2021

000017623$1.0Mvalue2020start2021end

Support for PBG Biopharma Inc. to continue operations during the COVID-19 pandemic

Formulation, scale up and mechanism of action of a potential broad spectrum anti-viral plant isolate PBG-007$238Kvalue2021start2023end

This project aims to develop broad spectrum immuno-modulatory Natural Health Product to fight virus infections including COVID-19.

Commercial Scale Up of Newly Developed Cannabinoid Extraction Process$170Kvalue2026start2027end

The objective of this project is to advance the commercial-scale production of THCA using an alternative process approach.

Development of a THCA Extraction Process$90.6Kvalue2025start2026end

There is large market demand for THCA, a component of the cannabis plant and a well-known precursor of THC. Its popularity is due to the ease of calculating dosage amounts, its powder format and its availability to provide a round about way of producing high potency THC (>98%). The current method of THCA preparation, requires a C1D1 (Class 1 Division 1 safety requirements) extraction environment and is therefore capital-intensive, high risk and difficult when trying to achieve scale-up. The objective of this project is to develop a new procedure to extract THCA (Phase I) and to scale to comm

Youth Hydro-Carbon Cannabinoid Extraction from Cannabis$49.4Kvalue2024start2025end

Project will consist of working with the manufacturing and operation teams to train candidate on GMP standard quality systems in the processing and manufacturing of various cannabis ingredients. Specifically, in the next 6 to 12 months, they will be involved in the extraction, purification and isolation of various cannabinoids for both development and commercial scale production using ethanol and hydro-carbon extraction processes. Candidate will follow the company's quality management system to ensure documentation and quality control measures are followed. They will also work closely with the

Quality Assurance in NHP, hemp and cannabis operations$40.0Kvalue2021start2022end

This project is to assist with developing, implementing and maintaining PBG BioPharma Inc.'s Quality Management System (QMS) for cannabis and hemp processing. A QMS is a formalized system that documents processes, procedures and responsibilities for achieving quality objectives in order to consistently meet customer expectations and regulatory compliance.

Extraction of cannabinoids - QC Intern$30.0Kvalue2022start2023end

This project aims to assist with the extraction, purification and isolation of various cannabinoids from cannabis during scale up and large scale production development while following GMP standard quality systems.

Youth - Canada Summer Jobs$18.9Kvalue2021start2022end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.

Departments

Prairies Economic Development Canada1agreements$5.4Mvalue1programs
  • Regional Economic Growth through Innovation

All grants from Prairies Economic Development Canada

Western Economic Diversification Canada1agreements$1.0Mvalue1programs
  • Regional Economic Growth through Innovation

All grants from Western Economic Diversification Canada

National Research Council Canada6agreements$618Kvalue3programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program

All grants from National Research Council Canada

Employment and Social Development Canada1agreements$18.9Kvalue1programs

Years

20261agreements$170Kvalue1programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program
20251agreements$90.6Kvalue1programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program
20241agreements$49.4Kvalue1programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
20222agreements$5.4Mvalue2programs
  • Regional Economic Growth through Innovation
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
20213agreements$297Kvalue3programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20201agreements$1.0Mvalue1programs
  • Regional Economic Growth through Innovation

Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Source: Government of Canada proactive disclosure of grants and contributions (open.canada.ca, dataset 432527ab-7aac-45b5-81d6-7597107a7013), 1,327,352 rows as published, collapsed to one agreement per agreement number (per reference number where none is given) at its latest amendment, which carries the full agreement value. Years are the agreement start year. Agreements with individuals are counted but not named.