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Title:
515515
Agreement Number:
515515
Agreement Value:
$258,179,500.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2025 - Mar 31, 2030
Description:
This project will continue supporting the implementation of the DRI Strategy to ensure that Canadian researchers have the digital tools they need to support scientific excellence.
Organization:
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Expected Results:

Promote Innovation and Collaboration: fostering innovation and collaboration by i) providing Canadian researchers and research/industry collaborations with access to compute; Support Canadian Technology and Innovation: creating opportunities to test and deploy Canadian hardware and software solutions with the potential to increase the efficiency and decrease the energy requirements of systems; Develop, Attract and Retain AI Talent: for building and designing compute systems, enabling AI innovation and creating a talent pipeline from research to industry; Leverage Canadian data: Enabling researchers and developers to build AI solutions that directly address Canadian needs and priorities and which can be then introduced to global markets; Secure Environments: protecting sensitive data that can be leveraged to create AI based applications in key sectors; Support Responsible AI Development: emphasizes safe and ethical AI development; and Secure Canada’s AI leadership: ensuring access to cutting-edge computing infrastructure which attracts more global AI investment to Canada, develops and recruits the best talent, and helps Canadian researchers and businesses compete and succeed on the world stage.

Location:
Ottawa, Ontario, CA K1N9J1
Reference Number:
033-2024-2025-Q4-515515
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
774320873
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:

2025/26 to 2029/30,

Recipient's Operating Name:
Digital Research Alliance of Canada
Recipient's Legal Name:
11593765 Canada Association
Federal Riding Name:
Ottawa--Vanier
Federal Riding Number:
35078
Program:
Digital Research Infrastructure Strategy
Program Purpose:

Support the delivery of the Digital Research Infrastructure (DRI) Strategy

NAICS Code:
541710