Grants and Contributions:

Title:
Canadian Sovereign AI Framework Feasibility Analysis
Agreement Number:
1032492
Agreement Value:
$150,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jul 1, 2025 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
This project is a feasibility study to analyze the Canadian AI ecosystem and identify key resources and deployment sites for a sovereign AI capability. The study will produce a plan for a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) demonstration of a "Sovereign AI Switch," complete with a risk assessment, a deployment timeline with milestones, and a proposed EUREKA-like framework to govern supply chain contributions and mitigate risks.
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:
Ottawa, Ontario, CA K2K 2X1
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q2-1032492
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
826931883
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
Ranovus Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Kanata--Carleton
Federal Riding Number:
35041
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:
334290