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Title:

Youth - Mechanical Engineer

Agreement Number:

1030263

Agreement Value:

$30,000.00

Agreement Date:

May 1, 2025 - Nov 13, 2025

Description:

CSI is seeking funding support to hire and train a recent Mechanical Engineering graduate with exceptional aptitude in mathematics and engineering fundamentals. Although she does not yet possess the specific skillsets required for our operations, her strong analytical capabilities and technical foundation make her an ideal candidate for development into a specialized role. The objective of this project is to provide a structured 10–12 month training program focused on embedded systems design, with particular emphasis on C programming and data analysis from our proprietary hardware. This program will equip her with the practical, software-focused skills necessary to contribute effectively to our R&D and product optimization effort.

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 T2P 5N6

Reference Number:

172-2025-2026-Q1-1030263

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

749427910

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Recipient's Operating Name:

Cognitive Systems Inc.

Recipient's Legal Name:

AB Cognitive Systems Inc

Federal Riding Name:

Calgary Centre

Federal Riding Number:

48004

Program:

Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program

Program Purpose:

Coverage:

IRAP Youth Employment Program projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.

NAICS Code:

213118