Grants and Contributions:
Title:
AI and Machine Learning for Crop Genomics
Agreement Number:
1025128
Agreement Value:
$169,884.00
Agreement Date:
Dec 11, 2024 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
This project’s objectives are to apply data-driven discovery to support efforts that will enhance the production of Canadian protein crops. The Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii) will apply Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) methods to genomics datasets generated at the National Research Council (NRC).
Specifically, this project’s primary objective is to develop models that predict gene expression directly from DNA sequences. This collaboration at the intersection of AI and the biology of plant proteins will extract meaningful biological patterns and produce valuable information for future research and application in diverse agricultural fields. The unique interdisciplinary nature of this project will lay the foundation for training a High-Quality Professional while integrating burgeoning fields of applied and basic science.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
In the short term, anticipated outcomes will be strengthened collaborations across industry, academia, and government to support research excellence. In the medium term, anticipated outcomes will be the development of new and potentially disruptive technologies with collaborators. In the long term, find collaborative solutions to public policy challenges and create stronger innovation systems.
Location:
Edmonton, Alberta, CA T5J 3B1
Reference Number:
172-2024-2025-Q3-1025128
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
785257288
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute
Federal Riding Name:
Edmonton Centre
Federal Riding Number:
48015
Program:
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Program Purpose:
Collaborate on multiparty research and development programs to catalyze transformative, high-risk, high-reward research with the potential for game-changing scientific discoveries and technological breakthroughs in priority areas.
NAICS Code:
541710