Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Youth - Data Science and Machine Learning - Develop Language and Classification Models
Agreement Number:
915731
Agreement Value:
$20,000.00
Agreement Date:
Nov 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2019
Description:
The project will explore recent advancements in language models trained via transfer learning and design new classifiers for education. These will complete the first layer of the Acuspire platform and form the basis for a deep learning architecture.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
The purpose of IRAP’s Youth Employment Program is to assist in increasing the supply of highly qualified people, promoting the benefits of advanced studies, demonstrating federal leadership by investing in the skills required to meet the needs of the knowledge economy and facilitating the transition of highly skilled young people to a rapidly changing labour market.
Location:
Calgary, Alberta, CA T2G 2J3
Reference Number:
172-2018-2019-Q3-915731
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
743641524
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
Acuspire Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Calgary Centre
Federal Riding Number:
48004
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
Program Purpose:
The purpose of IRAP’s Youth Employment Program is to assist in increasing the supply of highly qualified people, promoting the benefits of advanced studies, demonstrating federal leadership by investing in the skills required to meet the needs of the knowledge economy and facilitating the transition of highly skilled young people to a rapidly changing labour market.
Coverage:
IRAP Youth Employment Program projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.
NAICS Code:
511211