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Title:

ITPD-IPS – AI-powered Corrosion Inspection for Ship Structures

Agreement Number:

1024164

Agreement Value:

$67,678.00

Agreement Date:

Nov 1, 2024 - Sep 30, 2025

Description:

As part of the international cleantech project “AI-powered Corrosion Inspection for Ship Structures,” this project will focus on the application of AI-based software to inspect and quantify corrosion in seagoing assets. The steps involved in the pilot project will be as follows: 1) Analysis of data using computer vision-based AI application 2) comparison between existing vs proposed approach, and 3) A final report generation. The major milestone will be to generate an insightful inspection report, which will contain condition-based inspection outcomes, predictive assessment, and comparative analysis. Additionally, Lloyd's Register (LR), as a third-party certifier, will potentially collaboration

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:

St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador, CA A1A 5G9

Reference Number:

172-2024-2025-Q3-1024164

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

765625280

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Additional Information:

This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The end date of this agreements has been modified by 30 days.

Amendment Date

Aug 19, 2025

Recipient's Legal Name:

qualiTEAS Inc.

Federal Riding Name:

St. John's East

Federal Riding Number:

10006

Program:

Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms

Program Purpose:

Coverage:

IRAP Contributions to Firms projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.

NAICS Code:

2131

Amendments:

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