Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Amber AI Phase 1: Development of a Locally Hosted AI System for Technical Document Retrieval and Validation in Solar Workflows
Agreement Number:
1044487
Agreement Value:
$100,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jun 5, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
Description:
The Firm is undertaking a 9-month R&D project to develop and validate the first technical phase of Amber AI, a locally hosted AI system designed to ingest internal technical documentation, retrieve relevant information, and generate traceable, evidence-grounded outputs for use in solar permitting, compliance, installation quality assurance, commissioning review, and technical document validation. The project will address technical uncertainties related to document ingestion, retrieval accuracy, local model reliability, traceability, and usability in regulated solar workflows.
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:
Calgary, Alberta, CA T2H 2L8
Reference Number:
172-2026-2027-Q1-1044487
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
707272308
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
FIREFLY SOLAR INC.
Federal Riding Name:
Calgary Centre
Federal Riding Number:
48004
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:
22111