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Title:

Unified Growth Strategy: AI-Driven Partnerships, Automated Sales, and Data-Enhanced Expansion

Agreement Number:

1033665

Agreement Value:

$90,000.00

Agreement Date:

Jul 19, 2025 - Mar 27, 2026

Description:

This project supports the growth of Aurora Heat, an Indigenous-led business based in the Northwest Territories, by conducting research to identify the firm's specific operational needs in implementing advanced digital systems, data-driven decision-making, and AI-powered marketing innovations. Three key roles will accelerate the company’s expansion across affiliate marketing, strategic partnerships, and digital sales channels. These innovations are expected to increase revenue, expand the company’s reach in national and international markets, and create 10 to 16 new jobs in Northern Canada, supporting doubling Indigenous employment in the community of Fort Smith.

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:

Fort Smith, Northwest Territories, CA X0E 0P0

Reference Number:

172-2025-2026-Q2-1033665

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

795792092

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Recipient's Operating Name:

Aurora Heat Inc

Recipient's Legal Name:

Aurora Heat, Inc.

Federal Riding Name:

Northwest Territories

Federal Riding Number:

61001

Program:

Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program

Program Purpose:

Coverage:

IRAP Youth Employment Program projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.

NAICS Code:

315281