Grants and Contributions:

Title:

Development of Web Scrapers Using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to Automate U.S. and Canadian Data Extraction Processes

Agreement Number:

977938

Agreement Value:

$300,000.00

Agreement Date:

Aug 2, 2021 - Jul 31, 2022

Description:

Through this project, we will further integrate artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) into our processes through the development of automated web scrapers, alongside the use of bots, to capture the available Canadian and U.S. funding-related data in a less manual way, while building out the capabilities of our database to uncover and maintain government funding data in a way that improves our ability to service our clients well while expanding our operations into more Canadian markets and enter the United States. To achieve these goals, we will hire an experienced Data Engineer and Information Analyst, bolstering the expertise of our existing data and software teams.

Organization:

National Research Council Canada

Expected Results:

The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Firms is to support research, development, adoption and/or adaptation of innovative or technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada up to their commercialization

Location:

Oakville, Ontario, CA L6H 0G5

Reference Number:

172-2021-2022-Q2-977938

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Recipient's Legal Name:

GrantMatch Corporation

Federal Riding Name:

Oakville

Federal Riding Number:

35072

Program:

Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms

Program Purpose:

Coverage:

IRAP Contributions to Firms projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.

NAICS Code:

541611