Strategic Area
Oil Spill Response Innovation
Status
Completed
Funded from – to (Fiscal Years)
2022/23 – 2023/24
Total Funding Awarded
$300,000
Location
Montreal, QC
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Lead Proponent (Semi-Finalist)
Concordia University
Proposed Solution
Concordia University’s proposed solution involves the use of multifunction surface washing agents as an efficient and scalable solution for enhanced oil spill response on Canadian shorelines.
Members of the Concordia University Team
How has the Oil Spill Response Challenge helped to advance your oil spill response solution?
“Under the support of the Oil Spill Response Challenge, a strong team with complementary expertise and established international reputations has come together to conduct this project. Many R&D efforts are being made to foster innovative technologies across multiple disciplines for enhancing shoreline cleanup. The outcomes of this project can help expand Canada’s “tool kit” for effectively addressing and mitigating the impact of oil spills on its precious shoreline ecosystems.”