Title:
AI Assist: Feasibility Analysis
Agreement Number:
1032437
Agreement Value:
$75,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jun 16, 2025 - Nov 3, 2025
Description:
This project will develop a structured qualification and innovation plan to apply AI models across key maritime use cases, including vessel safety, operational forecasting, and data product development. By exploring deep learning and generative AI approaches, OceanSync aims to enhance its internal capabilities, improve responsiveness to complex environmental conditions, and accelerate the development of intelligent tools that support safer, more efficient maritime operations. The initiative will lay the foundation for future AI-driven modules within the Firm's platform.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
The NRC IRAP Artificial Intelligence (AI) Assist Program aims to equip and support SMEs to incorporate AI into their core products and services and/or undertake scientific research, product development, testing, and validation. AI Assist aims to increase the number, the quality, and the competitiveness of Generative AI (Gen AI), Deep Neural Nets (DNN), and Deep Learning (DL) products created and delivered by SMEs.
Location:
Halifax, Nova Scotia, CA B3H 4P8
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q2-1032437
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
734908536
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
OceanSync Data Solutions Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Halifax
Federal Riding Number:
12005
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program – AI Assist
Program Purpose:
The NRC IRAP Artificial Intelligence (AI) Assist Program aims to equip and support SMEs to incorporate AI into their core products and services and/or undertake scientific research, product development, testing, and validation. AI Assist aims to increase the number, the quality, and the competitiveness of Generative AI (Gen AI), Deep Neural Nets (DNN), and Deep Learning (DL) products created and delivered by SMEs.
Coverage:
The AI Assist program is designed to help innovative SMEs navigate the challenges of developing and adapting generative AI (GenAI) and deep learning (DL) solutions and to assist SMEs with awareness, planning and execution in order to develop these technologies safely and ethically.