Title:
AI Assist: ARP AI Intermediate Pilot Project for AI Visibility & Answer Engine Optimization
Agreement Number:
1036726
Agreement Value:
$71,890.00
Agreement Date:
Nov 1, 2025 - Jun 30, 2026
Description:
Development of a minimum viable product platform to measure enterprise visibility in large language models, detect hallucinations, and provide automated recommendations to improve accuracy and representation in AI outputs for regulated and competitive industries.
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:
Whistler, British Columbia, CA V8E 0A8
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q3-1036726
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
790915235
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Operating Name:
Petal.ai
Recipient's Legal Name:
Petal.ai Limited
Federal Riding Name:
West Vancouver--Sunshine Coast--Sea to Sky Country
Federal Riding Number:
59042
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.