Title:
AI Assist: ARP AI Qualification and Planning for Development and Deployment of a Canadian, Secure, Accessible, and Compliant AI Infrastructure
Agreement Number:
1034908
Agreement Value:
$75,000.00
Agreement Date:
Sep 1, 2025 - Feb 23, 2026
Description:
The Project will support the development of an innovation plan to explore integrating AI into the Firm’s core business.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
The NRC IRAP Artificial Intelligence (AI) Assist Program aims to equip and support SMEs to incorporate AI into their core products and services and/or undertake scientific research, product development, testing, and validation. AI Assist aims to increase the number, the quality, and the competitiveness of Generative AI (Gen AI), Deep Neural Nets (DNN), and Deep Learning (DL) products created and delivered by SMEs.
Location:
Hamilton, Ontario, CA L8L 6A1
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q2-1034908
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
822271052
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Operating Name:
Launchit Solutions Inc
Recipient's Legal Name:
Launchit Solutions Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Hamilton Centre
Federal Riding Number:
35035
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program – AI Assist
Program Purpose:
The NRC IRAP Artificial Intelligence (AI) Assist Program aims to equip and support SMEs to incorporate AI into their core products and services and/or undertake scientific research, product development, testing, and validation. AI Assist aims to increase the number, the quality, and the competitiveness of Generative AI (Gen AI), Deep Neural Nets (DNN), and Deep Learning (DL) products created and delivered by SMEs.
Coverage:
The AI Assist program is designed to help innovative SMEs navigate the challenges of developing and adapting generative AI (GenAI) and deep learning (DL) solutions and to assist SMEs with awareness, planning and execution in order to develop these technologies safely and ethically.