Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Defence Food Safety & Quality Market Readiness Initiative
Agreement Number:
1040254
Agreement Value:
$75,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 18, 2026 - Jan 14, 2027
Description:
This project will evaluate how Canadian-developed AI and machine vision food quality technologies can support defence-sector supply chains. Activities include engagement with DND and related stakeholders, analysis of procurement requirements, and development of a roadmap aligning existing food inspection technologies with defence food safety standards. The initiative strengthens Canadian innovation capacity and enhances domestic resilience in critical food supply infrastructure.
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:
Paradise, Newfoundland & Labrador, CA A1L 1Z4
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q4-1040254
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
758745483
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
alooki Technology Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Avalon
Federal Riding Number:
10001
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:
54162