Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Development of an AI Adaptive Learning Engine for BoQuest
Agreement Number:
1042636
Agreement Value:
$75,000.00
Agreement Date:
May 1, 2026 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
Bonocle Tech Inc. is developing two enhancements to its braille education platform. First, a multi-user classroom mode for BoDesk and BoQuest that enables teachers and students to participate in shared braille learning activities within a single-device environment, reducing hardware barriers in schools and group learning settings. Second, an AI-powered adaptive learning engine for BoQuest that personalizes content delivery for adult learners, adjusting curriculum sequencing and difficulty based on individual progress — enabling fully guided, self-paced braille literacy without a teacher present.
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:
St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador, CA A1B 4A7
Reference Number:
172-2026-2027-Q1-1042636
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
797381951
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Operating Name:
Bonocle
Recipient's Legal Name:
Bonocle Tech Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
St. John's South--Mount Pearl
Federal Riding Number:
10007
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:
33911