Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Using artificial intelligence to increase productivity and growth of small and medium businesses.
Agreement Number:
1039333
Agreement Value:
$300,000.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2026 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
Durham College’s AI Hub will help small and medium‑sized businesses identify, design, and develop practical artificial intelligence solutions that improve efficiency and support long‑term growth. Through advisory services and early‑stage applied research, companies will receive technical validation, implementation‑ready roadmaps, and customized proof‑of‑concept solutions aligned with their data, workflows, and business objectives. The project enables SMEs to overcome common barriers to AI adoption by providing access to expertise, infrastructure, and hands‑on support that most firms cannot easily access on their own. By strengthening AI‑enabled operations and products, the initiative will enhance productivity, competitiveness, and innovation across Canada.
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:
Oshawa, Ontario, CA L1G 0C5
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q4-1039333
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
107270969
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Operating Name:
Durham College
Recipient's Legal Name:
The Durham College of Applied Arts and Technology
Federal Riding Name:
Durham
Federal Riding Number:
35023
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program
Program Purpose:
The purpose of Industrial Research Assistance Program Contributions to Organizations is to support Organizations in providing innovation assistance services to 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:
611210