Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Short, Medium & Long Term Forecasting of Wildfires
Agreement Number:
1031604
Agreement Value:
$50,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jun 1, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
Description:
WildfireSight Inc. is developing an end-to-end, automated wildfire forecasting system that delivers daily risk maps across short (2-week), medium (5-week), and long (up to 6-month) horizons. The project includes three major components: (1) an automated data ingestion and correction pipeline, (2) enhancement of the proprietary wildfire risk model, and (3) a client-facing WebGIS platform to visualize forecasts and generate decision-ready reports. This solution will empower industries & governments with the ability to proactively mitigate wildfire impacts.
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:
Calgary, Alberta, CA T2N 3C9
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q1-1031604
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
790226369
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Operating Name:
Wildfiresight
Recipient's Legal Name:
Wildfiresight Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Calgary Confederation
Federal Riding Number:
48005
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:
541370