Share this article Share this article KITCHENER, Ontario, April 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Nicoya Lifesciences, a leading provider of advanced analytical instruments for the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, is pleased to announce that it is receiving additional advisory services and funding to continue research and development of its rapid, saliva-based COVID-19 antigen test. This is the second phase of support from the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP). As part of a joint challenge issued with the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) through the government's Innovative Solutions Canada (ISC) program, the funding could reach up to $1,998,592. To date, the company has received $299,190 in funding and advisory services from NRC IRAP under Phase I of the challenge.