Chemaphor Inc. Project Chosen to Receive Share of Government of Canada Investment in R&D to Drive Growth in Atlantic Canada

OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - January 27, 2010) - Chemaphor Inc. (TSX VENTURE: CFR)- Research and development across Atlantic Canada is benefiting from an important federal investment of $62.4 million under Round VII of the Atlantic Innovation Fund (AIF). In Prince Edward Island, a total of seven R&D projects, representing both private and public sector research, will benefit from $12.3 million in AIF support in this round. The announcement was made Tuesday in Charlottetown by the Honourable Keith Ashfield, Minister of National Revenue, Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) and Minister for the Atlantic Gateway (http://mediaroom.acoa-apeca.gc.ca/e/media/press/press.shtml?4653).

Today’s announcement is part of a series of announcements highlighting 30 innovative R&D projects selected from across Atlantic Canada that will benefit from AIF support available under Round VII of the program.

“We are investing in realistic and achievable projects,” said Minister Ashfield. “Projects that will advance our innovation and knowledge capacity, generate a range of alternative technologies, and develop leading-edge products and processes.”

ACOA’s Atlantic Innovation Fund encourages the commercialization of research in Atlantic Canada and has been a key driver for many Atlantic Canadian businesses, universities and research institutions. It has enhanced Atlantic Canada’s reputation for innovation and, through the success of the projects it has funded, the AIF contributes significantly to the region’s research and development capacity and its economic performance.

The Chemaphor Inc. (Charlottetown) Project, “Natural, Non-Antibiotic Products Enhancing Food-Animal Products”, is based on the development of OxBC, a natural carotenoid oxidation product with the demonstrated ability to enhance the immune system of animals. In this project, Chemaphor will evaluate OxBC as a natural means of improving livestock immune systems, in turn reducing the need for antibiotics, a major concern within the global agricultural industry. Based on today’s announcement, this project, with total estimated costs of $3.8 million, is anticipated to receive approximately $2 million from the Atlantic Innovation Fund over a three-year period. The timing of such advance of funds and the terms of such advance remain subject to negotiation and the execution of definitive agreements.

“We are delighted and gratified that our project has been selected for continued support from the AIF” said Dr. Paul Dick, CEO of Chemaphor. “The existing support from AIF has been critical to the set-up and development of our biological R&D operation in Charlottetown, which in turn has provided the Company with an important innovative edge in the development of novel wellness products for animal health. The new support from the AIF will be of major help in allowing Chemaphor to continue its development of products that are slated for commercialization in companion animal and food production animal markets.”

About Chemaphor

Chemaphor Inc. (http://www.chemaphor.com) is a research and development company working in collaboration with strategic partners to develop its platform of carotenoid-derived oxidation compounds for commercialization at micronutrient-like levels in products for global markets, focusing primarily on animal wellness, including non-antibiotic feed additives for terrestrial and aquatic species, and food supplements for companion animals.

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