Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Youth - Developing a New System Architecture for AI Memory and Context Management
Agreement Number:
1042987
Agreement Value:
$60,000.00
Agreement Date:
May 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
Description:
Backboard is expanding its AI platform to process voice, images, video, and text while retaining context across sessions and media types. This innovation will enable developers to build smarter, more personalized applications that understand users through any form of interaction. The enhanced platform will simplify integration and accelerate the creation of advanced multimodal AI experiences.
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:
Ottawa, Ontario, CA K2G 0E9
Reference Number:
172-2026-2027-Q1-1042987
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
705787026
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Operating Name:
Backboard IO
Recipient's Legal Name:
Espri.AI Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Nepean
Federal Riding Number:
35064
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
Program Purpose:
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.
Coverage:
IRAP Youth Employment Program projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.
NAICS Code:
511211