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Title:

815011

Agreement Number:

815011

Agreement Value:

$15,900,000.00

Agreement Date:

Jul 19, 2022 - Jan 1, 2046

Description:

This project aims to facilitate the transition to a 5G network by leveraging AI to provide telecom companies with better network quality and performance support/analytics.ilitate the transition to a 5G network by leveraging AI to provide telecom companies with better network quality and performance support/analytics.

Organization:

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Expected Results:

The investment will create a Centre of Excellence in Montreal to develop new technological platforms to support the deployment, scaling, and operation of next generation 5G telecommunications networks in Canada and around the world.

Location:

Quebec, Quebec, CA G1M2K2

Reference Number:

033-2022-2023-Q2-815011

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

102487287

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Additional Information:

Please note this update includes a change to improve standardization of reporting across projects. The end date was updated from the end of the work phase of the project (31/08/2026) to the current end date of the contract (01/01/2046). This is not an extension. The end date now reflects the entirety of the agreement duration, including the benefit phase and residual audit period. The original start date was updated to reflect the correct execution date.

Amendment Date

Mar 31, 2026

Recipient's Operating Name:

EXFO Inc.

Recipient's Legal Name:

EXFO Inc.

Federal Riding Name:

Saint-Laurent

Federal Riding Number:

24068

Program:

SIF Stream 1 - R&D

Program Purpose:

Encourage R&D that will accelerate technology transfer and commercialization of innovative products, processes and services; Facilitate the growth and expansion of firms in Canada; Attract and retain large scale investments to Canada; and-Advance industrial research, development and technology demonstration through collaboration between academia, non-profit organizations and the private sector.

NAICS Code:

339900

Amendments:

See Amendments