Grants and Contributions:

Title:
AI-Powered Strategic Steering Panel for the Life Sciences Industry
Agreement Number:
1041639
Agreement Value:
$150,000.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2026 - Mar 3, 2027
Description:
KeyOps will develop a new digital advisory solution that enables life sciences organizations to engage healthcare professionals through long-running, asynchronous steering panels. The solution will allow companies to gather ongoing expert feedback, facilitate structured collaboration, and generate actionable insights over a 12-month engagement period. The project will incorporate advanced analytics and artificial intelligence to improve participation, synthesize insights over time, and reduce the operational burden associated with traditional in-person steering committees. The outcome will be a scalable, commercialization-ready product that improves decision-making, accelerates innovation, and supports growth in the life sciences sector.
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:
Toronto, Ontario, CA M5A 0W4
Reference Number:
172-2026-2027-Q1-1041639
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
737848937
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Amendment Date
0001-01-01T00:00:00
Recipient's Operating Name:
KeyOps
Recipient's Legal Name:
KEYOPS INC.
Federal Riding Name:
Spadina--Fort York
Federal Riding Number:
35101
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:
5112
Amendments: