Grants and Contributions:
Title:
IRAP Commerce and engagement AI insights platform
Agreement Number:
1034453
Agreement Value:
$140,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jul 1, 2025 - Mar 3, 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 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:
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
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 – 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:
51121