Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Youth - Developing Artificial Intelligence (AI) Models for Pavement Defect Detection and Classification to Improve Pavement Management
Agreement Number:
1023232
Agreement Value:
$30,000.00
Agreement Date:
Oct 1, 2024 - Mar 31, 2025
Description:
This project will focus on developing advanced AI models for assessing pavement surface defects. The firm has already developed proprietary AI algorithms for detecting and classifying defects, offering actionable insights for pavement maintenance. The youth intern will perform the data collection, field testing, optimization to finalize their AI-powered platform.
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 T6W 2M8
Reference Number:
172-2024-2025-Q3-1023232
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
760724609
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
CityScan Technologies Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Edmonton Riverbend
Federal Riding Number:
48018
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:
54171