Grants and Contributions:

Title:
Leveraging AI with Photogrammetric Analysis in Food Production Line Quality Assurance
Agreement Number:
1032422
Agreement Value:
$364,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jun 2, 2025 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
Alooki Technology is developing an advanced AI/ML-based inspection system to automatically detect quality and safety defects in white fish fillets, such as nematodes, blood spots, and bones. Designed for real-time operation on high-speed processing lines, the system will improve food safety, reduce product waste, and support automation across seafood production. The solution is adaptable to both cod and pollock and aims to strengthen the competitiveness of Canadian seafood processors through innovative, non-invasive quality control.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:

The expected results and outcomes of NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program is focused on growing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through innovation and wealth creation for Canada.

Location:
Paradise, Newfoundland & Labrador, CA A1L 1Z4
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q2-1032422
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
758745483
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Additional Information:

This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The total amended value is 14,000 dollars.

Amendment Date
Mar 20, 2026
Recipient's Legal Name:
alooki Technology Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Avalon
Federal Riding Number:
10001
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program
Program Purpose:

The purpose of Industrial Research Assistance Program Contributions to Firms is to provide support that assists small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to advance their innovation knowledge and ability to innovate, grow through innovation and stimulate wealth creation for Canada.

Coverage:
Industrial Research Assistance Program projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation and strengthen Canadian innovation ecosystem by creating new industrial capacity.
NAICS Code:
54162
Amendments: