Grants and Contributions:
Title:
ALEX Cluster-Scaling and Distributed Learning Expansion
Agreement Number:
1036826
Agreement Value:
$75,000.00
Agreement Date:
Dec 5, 2025 - Mar 26, 2026
Description:
T.rex AI is scaling its ALEX platform, an AI system for distributed energy resource (DER) orchestration. The project will develop ALEX into Docker-based microservices deployed across Kubernetes clusters to enable large-scale digital-twin simulations and reinforcement learning. A key challenge is supporting asynchronous learning across multiple parallel environments, requiring R&D in distributed stability, synchronization, and communication. By project’s end, ALEX will run hundreds of scenarios simultaneously, providing utilities a cloud-native orchestration engine to accelerate planning and deployment.
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:
Edmonton, Alberta, CA T6J 0G9
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q3-1036826
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
766974463
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
TREX-AI INC.
Federal Riding Name:
Edmonton Riverbend
Federal Riding Number:
48018
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:
511211