Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Data Mining and Sentiment Analysis for Fantasy Sports Enthusiast
Agreement Number:
914576
Agreement Value:
$31,660.00
Agreement Date:
Nov 5, 2018 - Mar 5, 2019
Description:
To build machine learning algorithms geared at understanding and classifying community assessment of each player’s current form. The firm analyzes real-time data (such as Twitter) in order to extract the current sentiment of fantasy sports fans. This project utilizes web scraping, natural language processing, rules-based text and analysis in order to curate real-time data.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Firms is to support research, development, adoption and/or adaptation of innovative or technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada up to their commercialization
Location:
Kanata, Ontario, CA K2K 3G4
Reference Number:
172-2018-2019-Q3-914576
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
809089923
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
FanShare Sports Incorporated
Federal Riding Name:
Kanata--Carleton
Federal Riding Number:
35041
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Program Purpose:
The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Firms is to support research, development, adoption and/or adaptation of innovative or technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada up to their commercialization
Coverage:
IRAP Contributions to Firms projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.
NAICS Code:
5182