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Title:

Plant automation and Robotics

Agreement Number:

1033848

Agreement Value:

$30,000.00

Agreement Date:

Aug 7, 2025 - Feb 13, 2026

Description:

Toronto Fresh Food (TFF) is developing an AI-driven smart quality control and shelf-life prediction system to enhance meat processing efficiency and food safety. Using computer vision, machine learning, and IoT sensors, the project will enable real-time defect detection, predictive shelf-life modeling, and automated processing optimization. This innovation aims to reduce waste, improve food quality, and enhance regulatory compliance. Supported by IRAP funding, TFF’s initiative will strengthen Canada’s food manufacturing sector by advancing AI-powered automation and smart monitoring technologies.

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 M1B 2G1

Reference Number:

172-2025-2026-Q2-1033848

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

768111320

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Recipient's Operating Name:

TFF - TORONTO FRESH FOOD

Recipient's Legal Name:

2519558 Ontario Ltd.

Federal Riding Name:

Scarborough North

Federal Riding Number:

35096

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:

72231