This R&D Program is directed at Architects, Developers and Farmers of a kind as well as Academic Institutions who have a unique interest in exploring the versatile applications that the emerging Industrial Hemp Sector has to offer the Circular Economy.
Eligibility Criteria for Joining Circular R&D Program:
- Company of any size directly involved in agriculture and construction or related industries.
- Alignment with the program's long-term objectives for commercially advancing securing circular supply chains.
- Registered organization actively engaged in the research and development of hemp growing, processing & marketing.
- Have expertise and openness to share knowledge, data, and resources for mutual benefit.
- Willingness to participate in knowledge-transfer activities such as conferences, workshops, and publications.
Capital Project Pledges:
- Have an identified or secured development site that requires a circular development plan.
- Early stage construction project wanting to achieve net-zero.
- Have access to arable land suitable for test cropping hemp.
- Farms wanting to diversify and apply regenerative practices.