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Title:

AI-Powered Electromagnetic Design for Next-Generation Optics

Agreement Number:

1042640

Agreement Value:

$75,000.00

Agreement Date:

Jun 1, 2026 - Nov 23, 2026

Description:

Artinus is developing physics-informed neural networks for near real-time electromagnetic (EM) simulation with engineering-grade accuracy. Traditional solvers (e.g., finite element/difference methods) can take days or weeks, creating bottlenecks in photonic and EM system design. This project validates an AI-accelerated surrogate solver that matches established methods while delivering orders-of-magnitude speed gains critical for inverse design workflows requiring thousands of iterations. It targets dual-use applications in Canadian defense and aerospace, including sensing, secure communications, satellites, antennas, and nanophotonics, advancing toward a commercial-ready prototype.

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:

Ottawa, Ontario, CA K2B 8G5

Reference Number:

172-2026-2027-Q1-1042640

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

767072663

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Recipient's Legal Name:

Artinus Consulting Inc.

Federal Riding Name:

Ottawa West--Nepean

Federal Riding Number:

35079

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:

541514