Corol is scaling up production of bio-based polyols from bench to pilot scale. Their patented process converts locally grown vegetable oils into renewable, high-performance alternatives to petrochemical polyols.
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Industrial Scaling of Bio-Based Polyols
Transitioning from laboratory R&D to 200-gallon pilot-level production.
The Opportunity
The global polyols market (used in adhesives, coatings, foams) exceeds USD $30 billion, but 90% is derived from fossil fuels. There is a specific opportunity to diversify the supply chain using Canadian canola oil, especially following international trade disruptions.
The Challenge
Lab results show COROL polyols match the performance of petrochemical and castor oil-based systems; however, the company must move to industrial-scale production to understand economies of scale and provide manufacturing-relevant samples to potential customers.
This support from NPC marks an important step forward for COROL as we continue to scale sustainable, bio-based materials. The funding enables us to accelerate commercialization and collaborate more closely with industry partners to deliver practical, lower-carbon solutions.
NPC’s Solution
NPC is supporting COROL’s scale-up to pilot-level production to demonstrate commercial feasibility and technical excellence, transitioning COROL from lab-scale R&D to a 200-gallon industrial environment, allowing the team to optimize “recipes” for specific applications like high-performance adhesives. NPC is committed to the creation of natural products that are better for people, animals, and the planet. They propel early-stage Canadian innovators with the advice, connections, and capital needed to rapidly develop, validate, and scale transformative solutions.
NPC is committed to the creation of natural products that are better for people, animals and the planet. We propel early-stage Canadian innovators with the advice, connections and capital they need to develop and de-risk their solutions quickly and efficiently.
COROL CORP
Description:
Sector(s):
Packaging, Apparel, BiomaterialsFunding Type:
Proof of ConceptProvince:
Ontario, AlbertaFunding Amount:
$100,000
Year of Funding:
2026
Name:
Dr. Jonathan Curtis, CIO
