Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Hardware-Aware Abstraction Layer for Mixed Drone Fleets
Agreement Number:
1043101
Agreement Value:
$85,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jun 1, 2026 - Mar 26, 2027
Description:
Shift AI is developing a Hardware-Aware Abstraction Layer for Mixed-Drone Fleets: an intelligent fleet management platform that automatically assigns tasks to human-operated drones across multiple manufacturers based on real-time hardware performance data, including battery health, sensor capabilities, and environmental conditions. The solution addresses a critical gap in current drone technology by enabling efficient, optimized management of mixed-fleet drone operations for both commercial and defense applications.
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:
North York, Ontario, CA M2N 6Y8
Reference Number:
172-2026-2027-Q1-1043101
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
721821817
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Operating Name:
Shift AI
Recipient's Legal Name:
Shift Technologies Canada Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Willowdale
Federal Riding Number:
35115
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:
518210