Grants and Contributions:
Title:
IRAP Commerce and engagement AI insights platform
Agreement Number:
1034453
Agreement Value:
$260,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jul 1, 2025 - Apr 30, 2026
Description:
Development of a modular AI services layer that integrates with Smooth Commerce’s digital engagement platform to enable real-time personalized offers, predictive insights, and automated marketing workflows. The project will establish scalable infrastructure, train / incorporate, and evaluate AI models including machine learning, symbolic, and generative, and deliver production-ready features that enhance loyalty and ordering experiences for clients across foodservice, hospitality, and corporate sectors.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
The expected results and outcomes of NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program is focused on growing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through innovation and wealth creation for Canada.
Location:
Thornhill, Ontario, CA L3T 2C6
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q2-1034453
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
817330723
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Additional Information:
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The end date of this agreements has been modified by 58 days. The total amended value is 120,000 dollars.
Amendment Date
Mar 11, 2026
Recipient's Operating Name:
Smooth Commerce
Recipient's Legal Name:
Smoothpay Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Thornhill
Federal Riding Number:
35104
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program
Program Purpose:
The purpose of Industrial Research Assistance Program Contributions to Firms is to provide support that assists small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to advance their innovation knowledge and ability to innovate, grow through innovation and stimulate wealth creation for Canada.
Coverage:
Industrial Research Assistance Program projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation and strengthen Canadian innovation ecosystem by creating new industrial capacity.
NAICS Code:
51121
Amendments: