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Title:

AI Agent-based Assistants and Advocates

Agreement Number:

1034507

Agreement Value:

$200,000.00

Agreement Date:

Jul 7, 2025 - Mar 8, 2026

Description:

Develop and AI Powered advising assistant within Xello that leverages large language models to support educators in conducting college and career readiness advising conversations with students. The assistant will help guide educators in having meaningful, informed conversations, while ensuring the approach is personalized to the students grade level, interest and goals. The second project AI Accountability Partern, aims to develop an AI-Powered accountability partner within Xello, that holistically monitors and guides students across all their education activities-work based learning, applications, course planning etc..This feature will intelligently prioritize tasks, engage students in natural conversations and personalize tasks for them.

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:

Toronto, Ontario, CA M4S 1Y5

Reference Number:

172-2025-2026-Q2-1034507

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

888045945

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Recipient's Operating Name:

Xello, Anaca Technologies, Career Cruising

Recipient's Legal Name:

Xello Inc.

Federal Riding Name:

Toronto--St. Paul's

Federal Riding Number:

35090

Program:

Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms

Program Purpose:

Coverage:

IRAP Contributions to Firms projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.

NAICS Code:

511211