1. Conduct regulatory scan for the company's operations across Canada (mainly the prairies and southern Ontario) & US import requirements.
2. Perform feasibility assessments and customer validation.
3. Manage OMRI certification process

#1 Regulatory scanning goal (30hr) :

1. Determine US import requirements for Plant growth enhancer products. Determine HS codes for proposed products.
2. Consult specific requirements from agencies in the US, including the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services (APHIS) of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
3. Assess legal requirements for harvesting Typha on crown land.
4. Determine possible IP barrier of entry.

#2 Feasibility assessment & validation goal (30hr):

1. Determine break even point, cost of good sold, profit margin, NPV, & IRR.
2. Support economic validation analysis by working with selected manufacturing partners toll processing rates along the value chain and supplier feedstock prices while considering transportation cost.
3. Determine product minimum selling price, maximum green premium, & wholesale pricing strategy.

#3 Determine appealing product certification. Read application guidebook and manage requirement process.OMRI certification in particular. (20hr)

Regulatory scan support:

• Will foster relationship with Winnipeg World Trade Centre & Canadian Trade commissioner to provide student assistance.
• Access to leading papers and support contacts to determine harvesting requirements on crown land
• Excel spreadsheet with initial IP scan

Feasibility assessment and validation support:

• Existing financial spreadsheet on key price assumptions
• Staff time support during virtual meetings with selected manufacturing & supplier partners.
• Staff time to support any question or concerns via email/slack/phone or video call
• OMRI application guidebook, and will provide possible contacts for additional support