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Title:

Autonomous AI-Enabled Wastewater Treatment System for Brewing Systems

Agreement Number:

1032444

Agreement Value:

$200,000.00

Agreement Date:

Jul 1, 2025 - Mar 12, 2027

Description:

This innovative project will be the first to introduce a fully autonomous, AI-driven Clean-in-Place (CIP) system, designed to improve performance, capacity, reduce labour dependency, and minimize service and maintenance requirements. At the core is a bespoke AI Copilot, equipped with smart monitoring capabilities, cameras, and real-time data analysis to proactively detect and prevent system issues before they escalate. The AI will learn from operational data to optimize system performance and provide detailed reporting, troubleshooting guidance, and remote support for staff and technical teams. This project will help accelerate Bench's growth while contributing to Canada’s clean tech sector through the development of AI Enabled technology.

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:

Beamsville, Ontario, CA L0R 1B1

Reference Number:

172-2025-2026-Q2-1032444

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

839906708

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Recipient's Operating Name:

Bench Brewing

Recipient's Legal Name:

Twenty Bench Brewing Company Inc.

Federal Riding Name:

Niagara West

Federal Riding Number:

35068

Program:

Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms

Program Purpose:

Coverage:

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

NAICS Code:

312120