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Title:
Using Virtual Production, Virtual & Augmented Reality and Screen Industry based Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Applications to Increase Productivity and Growth of Small and Medium Businesses.
Agreement Number:
1041581
Agreement Value:
$149,994.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2026 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
he overall objective of this initiative is to identify local SMEs in need of innovation and consulting and applied research support that will allow them to enhance production efficiency, sales and or employment through development and application of new processes, products and services within the areas of virtual production including Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR) and Screen Industry based Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML). Through collaboration with SIRT and Durham MRC as a result of this project initiative, SMEs will be able to accelerate product & process development, marketing and commercialization.
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:
Oakville, Ontario, CA L6H 2L1
Reference Number:
172-2026-2027-Q1-1041581
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
107976565
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Operating Name:
Screen Industries Research Training Center
Recipient's Legal Name:
Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
Federal Riding Name:
Oakville
Federal Riding Number:
35072
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