Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Artificial Intelligence-enabled Industrial Energy Management Information System (AI EMIS)
Agreement Number:
1030668
Agreement Value:
$150,000.00
Agreement Date:
May 1, 2025 - Apr 30, 2026
Description:
This project aims to improve the existing Artificial Intelligence-enabled Industrial Energy Management Information System (AI EMIS) prototype which reduces energy costs, improves energy efficiency and industrial productivity and reduces carbon emissions in mineral processing within the mining sector. The project will explore new energy drivers and add peak demand (MW) and GHG calculations within the software as well as leveraging a grinding circuit simulation software to improve predicted results.
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:
Etobicoke, Ontario, CA M9B 4G9
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q1-1030668
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
739684082
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Operating Name:
Thorn Associates
Recipient's Legal Name:
Emily Thorn Corthay Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Etobicoke Centre
Federal Riding Number:
35027
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Program Purpose:
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
Coverage:
IRAP Contributions to Firms projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.
NAICS Code:
541690