Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Youth Viggle AI Project
Agreement Number:
1033305
Agreement Value:
$30,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jul 21, 2025 - Jan 21, 2026
Description:
WarpEngine Canada Inc., a Toronto-based tech startup, has developed a proprietary generative AI engine built on a novel Canadian-developed 3D foundation model that integrates real-world physics to enhance character consistency and controllability, addressing key limitations in today’s generative AI market. The technology’s potential has been validated through the success of our consumer platform, Viggle AI, which has gained significant market traction, including ranking among the Top 20 Apps in the Creative Entertainment category on the App Store and driving a notable increase in user subscriptions. We are now launching the Viggle AI Project, a focused 6-month initiative to help scale growth.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
The purpose of IRAP’s Youth Employment Program is to assist in increasing the supply of highly qualified people, promoting the benefits of advanced studies, demonstrating federal leadership by investing in the skills required to meet the needs of the knowledge economy and facilitating the transition of highly skilled young people to a rapidly changing labour market.
Location:
Toronto, Ontario, CA M5V 3P8
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q2-1033305
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
707190609
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
WARPENGINE CANADA INC.
Federal Riding Name:
Spadina--Fort York
Federal Riding Number:
35101
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
Program Purpose:
The purpose of IRAP’s Youth Employment Program is to assist in increasing the supply of highly qualified people, promoting the benefits of advanced studies, demonstrating federal leadership by investing in the skills required to meet the needs of the knowledge economy and facilitating the transition of highly skilled young people to a rapidly changing labour market.
Coverage:
IRAP Youth Employment Program projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.
NAICS Code:
511211