Grants and Contributions:
Title:
AI-Driven Biomass Optimization in New Brunswick Forestry: Qualification, Data Governance, and Predictive Models for Productivity & Cost
Agreement Number:
1035703
Agreement Value:
$110,000.00
Agreement Date:
Sep 29, 2025 - Sep 28, 2026
Description:
The organization will publish an evidence-based roadmap for AI-enabled biomass harvesting—combining data analysis, field time-studies, and predictive modeling—delivered as a white paper and an SME case study.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Organizations is to support Organizations in building and integrating the innovation capacity in Canada for the benefit of Firms in Canada, primarily SMEs and to support Organizations in providing innovation assistance services to SMEs in Canada.
Location:
Edmundston, New Brunswick, CA E3V 2S8
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q3-1035703
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
733037923
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
Northern Hardwoods Research Institute Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Madawaska--Restigouche
Federal Riding Number:
13005
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Organizations
Program Purpose:
The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Organizations is to support Organizations in building and integrating the innovation capacity in Canada for the benefit of Firms in Canada, primarily SMEs and to support Organizations in providing innovation assistance services to SMEs in Canada.
Coverage:
IRAP Contributions to Organizations projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.
NAICS Code:
541710