Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Dual Use - AI Based Airfield Pavement Condition Distress Mapping using vehicle-mounted optical data collection and auto analytics platform
Agreement Number:
1040970
Agreement Value:
$250,000.00
Agreement Date:
Feb 1, 2026 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
Pilot a dual-use airfield pavement inspection solution for civilian airports and defence airstrips by integrating vehicle-mounted high-resolution optical data collection with an automated processing pipeline and AI-based distress detection and quantification aligned with standard pavement condition survey practices.
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:
Vancouver, British Columbia, CA V6B 4N6
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q4-1040970
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
753929876
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Operating Name:
Niricson
Recipient's Legal Name:
Niricson Software Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Vancouver Centre
Federal Riding Number:
59034
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:
237990