Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Leveraging Global Transformer-Based Models and Weather Prediction for Forecasting Emerging Threats
Agreement Number:
-
Agreement Value:
$25,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 11, 2025 - May 30, 2027
Description:
Funding will support research to National Defence's Fast Forward: Forecasting global emerging threats Challenge. The Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) are seeking innovative forecasting models that leverage the power of publicly available information, statistical methods, and machine learning models to assist DND with forecasting flashpoints and emerging threats around the world.
Organization:
National Defence
Expected Results:
The objective of the Challenge is to incentivize Canadian innovators to create accurate and precise forecasting models for future use by the Canadian Defence Team.
Location:
Guelph, Ontario, CA N0B 2K0
Reference Number:
018-2024-2025-Q4-CO2-045
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
Erode AI
Program:
Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security Program - Concept Development
Program Purpose:
Collaborate with academic and private sector partners to build a network of expertise to support Canada’s current and future defence and security needs.