Title:
AI Assist: ARP AI Pilot Project.
Agreement Number:
1033354
Agreement Value:
$71,080.00
Agreement Date:
Aug 8, 2025 - Jul 31, 2026
Description:
The Project will support pilot testing of AI strategies, determine target architecture and quantitative technical objectives for implementation of an AI solution. This novel approach is anticipated to radically increase the productivity and value of our agent-based modelling platform, which has applications ranging from energy to health and is now in limited use for community planning in Canada.
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:
Fredericton, New Brunswick, CA E3A 3L6
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q2-1033354
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
801876384
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Operating Name:
The Black Arcs
Recipient's Legal Name:
Black Arcs Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Fredericton
Federal Riding Number:
13003
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.