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Title:

Fastlane MLA program - Cohort 9

Agreement Number:

1032026

Agreement Value:

$296,000.00

Agreement Date:

May 12, 2025 - Feb 16, 2026

Description:

This CTO program will support up to 13 companies that are interested in pursuing AI innovations relating to Generative-AI and Agentic AI. The Vector Institute will hire and supervise "Machine Learning Associate" staff, for a 4 month period, after a 4 month planning period. Each company will receive an estimated 2 Full Time Equivalent staffing level that will be selected and then hired and supevised by Vector and seconded to the company. The program includes business case analysis, data analysis and preparation, proof of concept development, and documentation, making use of state-of-the-art reference designs and concepts from the Vector Institute.

Organization:

National Research Council Canada

Expected Results:

The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Organizations is to support Organizations in building and integrating the innovation capacity in Canada for the benefit of Firms in Canada, primarily SMEs and to support Organizations in providing innovation assistance services to SMEs in Canada.

Location:

Toronto, Ontario, CA M5G 0C6

Reference Number:

172-2025-2026-Q2-1032026

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

728876525

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Vector Institute

Federal Riding Name:

University--Rosedale

Federal Riding Number:

35110

Program:

Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Organizations

Program Purpose:

Coverage:

IRAP Contributions to Organizations projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.

NAICS Code:

54171