Title:
AI-Driven Self-Serve Decision Making for On-Demand Public Transit
Agreement Number:
1026126
Agreement Value:
$435,000.00
Agreement Date:
Dec 2, 2024 - Feb 27, 2026
Description:
This project aims to develop an AI-driven self-serve decision-making tool for on-demand public transit and a Large Language Model for real-time user assistance.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
The NRC IRAP 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:
Saint-Hubert, Quebec, CA J3Z 1J6
Reference Number:
172-2024-2025-Q4-1026126
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
754865913
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Additional Information:
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The end date of this agreements has been modified by 172 days.
Amendment Date
Sep 8, 2025
Recipient's Legal Name:
Blaise Transit Ltd.
Federal Riding Name:
Montarville
Federal Riding Number:
24049
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program – AI Assist
Program Purpose:
The NRC IRAP 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.