Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Clean Compute Intelligence: AI Optimization and Lifecycle Analytics for Data Centres
Agreement Number:
1038756
Agreement Value:
$499,500.00
Agreement Date:
Dec 1, 2025 - Dec 28, 2026
Description:
Masterly is developing a modular AI platform to reduce energy use and GHG emissions in data centres. The system combines plug-and-play IoT sensors, edge computing, and AI to optimize cooling, schedule compute workloads, and monitor environmental performance in real time. It includes a digital twin, thermal mapping, and smart control agents tailored to different data centre sizes. The platform also delivers Impact-as-a-Service: live dashboards, lifecycle calculators, and auto-generated ESG reports. Piloted at a small AI facility, the solution will be validated at TRL 7 by the end of 2026.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
The expected results and outcomes of NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program is focused on growing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through innovation and wealth creation for Canada.
Location:
Toronto, Ontario, CA M5H 1T1
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q4-1038756
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
770845212
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Operating Name:
Masterly Inc.
Recipient's Legal Name:
Masterly Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Spadina--Fort York
Federal Riding Number:
35101
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program
Program Purpose:
The purpose of Industrial Research Assistance Program Contributions to Firms is to provide support that assists small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to advance their innovation knowledge and ability to innovate, grow through innovation and stimulate wealth creation for Canada.
Coverage:
Industrial Research Assistance Program projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation and strengthen Canadian innovation ecosystem by creating new industrial capacity.
NAICS Code:
5112