Grants and Contributions:

Title:
AI Qualification and Planning for Improving Core Products and Services at Select Tool Inc.
Agreement Number:
1024901
Agreement Value:
$75,000.00
Agreement Date:
Nov 25, 2024 - Mar 24, 2025
Description:
The Project will support the development of an innovation plan to explore integrating AI into the Firm’s core business. Specifically, we are exploring specific A.I. use cases (leading into pilot project(s)) for improving current design department processes (e.g.: improve and create macros, etc.), controls programming, inventory management (including purchasing), and machine scheduling. Our ultimate, high-level goal is to improve the quality of our core products and services through the integration of A.I. technology into our existing business operations.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:

The NRC Artificial Intelligence (AI) Assist Program aims to equip and support SMEs to incorporate AI into their core products and services and/or undertake scientific research, product development, testing, and validation. AI Assist aims to increase the number, the quality, and the competitiveness of Generative AI (Gen AI), Deep Neural Nets (DNN), and Deep Learning (DL) products created and delivered by SMEs

Location:
Oldcastle, Ontario, CA N0R 1L0
Reference Number:
172-2024-2025-Q3-1024901
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
897191193
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
Select Tool Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Windsor--Tecumseh
Federal Riding Number:
35116
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program – AI Assist
Program Purpose:

The NRC Artificial Intelligence (AI) Assist Program aims to equip and support SMEs to incorporate AI into their core products and services and/or undertake scientific research, product development, testing, and validation. AI Assist aims to increase the number, the quality, and the competitiveness of Generative AI (Gen AI), Deep Neural Nets (DNN), and Deep Learning (DL) products created and delivered by SMEs.

Coverage:
The AI Assist program is designed to help innovative SMEs navigate the challenges of developing and adapting generative AI (GenAI) and deep learning (DL) solutions and to assist SMEs with awareness, planning and execution in order to develop these technologies safely and ethically
NAICS Code:
3335