Grants and Contributions:
Title:
PrePad Enterprise Expansion – Scaling Digital Infrastructure for Super-Major Adoption
Agreement Number:
1034269
Agreement Value:
$200,000.00
Agreement Date:
Aug 1, 2025 - Mar 23, 2027
Description:
PrePad is undertaking a significant infrastructure and AI expansion project to scale its platform for enterprise deployment with major oil and gas clients. This 18-month initiative aims to strengthen backend systems and enable seamless integration with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. Additionally, PrePad is developing an AI-powered ingestion pipeline to automate onboarding, which will replace manual data entry and reduce client implementation time. The anticipated outcomes of this project include the creation of jobs in Canada, accelerated export growth, and the solidification of PrePad's position as a leader in digital oilfield optimization.
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:
Calgary, Alberta, CA T2P 1G1
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q2-1034269
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
785277906
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Operating Name:
First Step Analytics
Recipient's Legal Name:
FIRST STEP ANALYTICS INC.
Federal Riding Name:
Calgary Centre
Federal Riding Number:
48004
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:
2111