Title:
AI Assist: ARP AI Pilot Project For Varai Inc.
Agreement Number:
1028830
Agreement Value:
$60,400.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025
Description:
VARAI is developing an agentic platform supporting the design and retailing of eyewear. Our aim is to build a vertically integrated platform within the eyewear industry.
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:
Kitchener, Ontario, CA N2G 1B9
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q1-1028830
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
Varai Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Kitchener Centre
Federal Riding Number:
35045
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.