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Title:

AI detection system to fully automate QA/QC in beverage recycling warehouses

Agreement Number:

1042926

Agreement Value:

$30,000.00

Agreement Date:

May 18, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026

Description:

Corral AI is developing a scalable, configurable AI-powered quality-control (QC) platform for deposit return systems. Building on proven pilot work with reference operations, the project focuses on creating a market-agnostic solution that can be adopted by centralized auditing authorities and rapidly deployed across their depot networks. The work includes documenting QA/QC processes, designing modular camera hardware, training high-accuracy computer-vision models, and building flexible software integrations. The resulting platform is engineered for regional adaptability, regulatory variation, and rapid scaling, creating a strong foundation to expand into multiple domestic and international recycling markets.

Organization:

National Research Council Canada

Expected Results:

The purpose of IRAP’s Youth Employment Program is to assist in increasing the supply of highly qualified people, promoting the benefits of advanced studies, demonstrating federal leadership by investing in the skills required to meet the needs of the knowledge economy and facilitating the transition of highly skilled young people to a rapidly changing labour market.

Location:

Edmonton, Alberta, CA T5N 2Z5

Reference Number:

172-2026-2027-Q1-1042926

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

705855492

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Recipient's Legal Name:

CORRAL AI INC.

Federal Riding Name:

Edmonton Centre

Federal Riding Number:

48014

Program:

Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program

Program Purpose:

Coverage:

IRAP Youth Employment Program projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.

NAICS Code:

511211