Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Development of an AI-First Engineering Platform for Scalable SaaS Product Innovation
Agreement Number:
1040719
Agreement Value:
$245,000.00
Agreement Date:
Feb 13, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
Description:
Software development project to of an AI-first engineering platform to accelerate software development, improve product quality, and enhance innovation across the firm's software applications. The platform includes internal AI tooling, integrating AI into the software development lifecycle, and AI-enhanced product features.
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:
Richmond, British Columbia, CA V6X 1X5
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q4-1040719
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
719773871
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Operating Name:
Formerly Hengam/Ronash
Recipient's Legal Name:
NEXTWAVE DIGITAL LTD.
Federal Riding Name:
Richmond Centre
Federal Riding Number:
59025
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:
511211