Grants and Contributions

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In June 2016, as part of the Open Government Action Plan, the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (TBS) committed to increasing the transparency and usefulness of grants and contribution data and subsequently launched the Guidelines on the Reporting of Grants and Contributions Awards, effective April 1, 2018.

The rules and principles governing government grants and contributions are outlined in the Treasury Board Policy on Transfer Payments. Transfer payments are transfers of money, goods, services or assets made from an appropriation to individuals, organizations or other levels of government, without the federal government directly receiving goods or services in return, but which may require the recipient to provide a report or other information subsequent to receiving payment. These expenditures are reported in the Public Accounts of Canada. The major types of transfer payments are grants, contributions and \'other transfer payments\'.

Included in this category, but not to be reported under proactive disclosure of awards, are (1) transfers to other levels of government such as Equalization payments as well as Canada Health and Social Transfer payments. (2) Grants and contributions reallocated or otherwise redistributed by the recipient to third parties; and (3) information that would normally be withheld under the Access to Information Act and the Privacy Act.

1175183 records

For-profit organization

Agreement:

AI Assist: ARP AI Qualification and Planning for Incorporating Generative AI Tools into Bluedrop Training and Simulation Inc. (Bluedrop) Core Training Solution Production Processes

Agreement Number:

1031684

Duration: from Jun 1, 2025 to Feb 1, 2026
Description:

This project will evaluate AI tools, their terms of service, and technical requirements to ensure compliance to integrate into Bluedrop’s core business. As a defence subcontractor, Bluedrop manages sensitive data to deliver training solutions for the Department of National Defence. To harness generative AI tools effectively, maintaining data security and compliance is critical.

Organization: National Research Council Canada
Program Name: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Location: St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador, CA A1C 3S4

$75,000.00

Jun 1, 2025

For-profit organization

Agreement:

AI Features: Translation and Non-Structured Import

Agreement Number:

1031707

Duration: from Jun 1, 2025 to Mar 31, 2026
Description:

We aim to integrate AI into Agility CMS for content translation and importing unstructured files like PDFs or images into structured schemas and pages.

Organization: National Research Council Canada
Program Name: Industrial Research Assistance Program
Location: Toronto, Ontario, CA M6P 1Z2

$700,000.00

Jun 1, 2025

For-profit organization

Agreement:

Development of an Innovative Product Suite for Intelligent Control and Optimization of Rare Earth and Steelmaking Processes

Agreement Number:

1031740

Duration: from Jun 1, 2025 to Mar 31, 2028
Description:

Development and testing of intelligent metal-making furnace control platform based on sensors, modelling and advanced process control algorithms.

Organization: National Research Council Canada
Program Name: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Location: Mississauga, Ontario, CA L5R 3K6

$100,000.00

Jun 1, 2025

For-profit organization

Agreement:

Site optimization

Agreement Number:

1031746

Duration: from Jun 1, 2025 to Oct 31, 2025
Description:

Pagecloud is building an AI powered website builder that lets entrepreneurs and small businesses launch professional sites in minutes with just a short business description. The service will produce a complete homepage with matching text, images, and style. By automating design and content tasks, the platform shortens time to value for new users, lowers support demands, and makes modern online presence more accessible and affordable.

Organization: National Research Council Canada
Program Name: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Location: Ottawa, Ontario, CA K2B 7C2

$100,000.00

Jun 1, 2025

For-profit organization

Agreement:

AI-Powered Solutions for Scalable and Automated Pavement and Sidewalk Management Using Image and LiDAR Data

Agreement Number:

1031766

Duration: from Jun 1, 2025 to Mar 31, 2026
Description:

This project will develop AI tools to detect and assess pavement and sidewalk defects using camera and LiDAR data. It will provide predictive insights and condition indexes to help cities transition to proactive maintenance, reduce costs, extend asset life, and improve safety and accessibility.

Organization: National Research Council Canada
Program Name: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Location: Edmonton, Alberta, CA T6W 2M8

$125,000.00

Jun 1, 2025

For-profit organization

Agreement:

Business Process Innovation

Agreement Number:

1031770

Duration: from Jun 1, 2025 to May 31, 2026
Description:

This project will test hypotheses and experiment with new mechanisms to design a repeatable and scalable business process, which may result in new business methods for personal care products and dispensers.

Organization: National Research Council Canada
Program Name: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Location: Victoria, British Columbia, CA V8T 4S9

$70,000.00

Jun 1, 2025

For-profit organization

Agreement:

Development of a Personalized Breath Form Analysis Engine

Agreement Number:

1031773

Duration: from Jun 1, 2025 to Nov 30, 2025
Description:

To address the need for objective and personalized breath from monitoring, this project is developing an innovative analysis engine. This system will interpret physiological data to provide users with clear, data-driven insights into their unique breathing patterns, supporting their self-guided wellness journeys.

Organization: National Research Council Canada
Program Name: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, CA V6R 1K6

$30,000.00

Jun 1, 2025

For-profit organization

Agreement:

SMS Engineering's Youth Advancement Initiative - Electrical

Agreement Number:

1031821

Duration: from Jun 1, 2025 to Feb 28, 2026
Description:

The Youth Project seeks to support young professionals through training and mentorship, to help participants develop skills. This initiative addresses the need for skilled engineers and promotes career andcompany growth..

Organization: National Research Council Canada
Program Name: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, CA R3H 0N3

For-profit organization

Agreement:

New and Novel Integrated Insulation Technology (Stand-Off Insulation or SIS) Technology Development and Prepare Manufacturing

Agreement Number:

1031827

Duration: from Jun 1, 2025 to Mar 31, 2026
Description:

This project focuses on evaluating the performance of a new integrated insulation technology, Standoff Insulation (SIS), through a combination of field trials and laboratory testing. In parallel, the project will involve the design and development of a custom manufacturing solution tailored to the production of the SIS system.

Organization: National Research Council Canada
Program Name: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Location: Edmonton, Alberta, CA T8A 4G7

$50,000.00

Jun 1, 2025

For-profit organization

Agreement:

Digital/Growth Marketing Project

Agreement Number:

1031889

Duration: from Jun 1, 2025 to Mar 2, 2026
Description:

The firm wishes to develop, implement and optimize a digital/growth marketing strategy to benefit the firm with its sales revenues, increase product awareness and reduce sales and marketing costs.

Organization: National Research Council Canada
Program Name: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Location: Newmarket, Ontario, CA L3Y 8X8