Grants and Contributions:

Title:
AI Assist: ARP AI Qualification and Planning for 2618991 ONTARIO INC. (InStage)
Agreement Number:
1028589
Agreement Value:
$75,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 1, 2025 - Aug 31, 2025
Description:
This qualification and planning project will identify and document potential AI use cases within our sales and onboarding operations. We will analyze existing AI technologies to determine whether building an in-house solution or partnering with a vendor is more appropriate. The final outcome will be a detailed plan for a future pilot, which will not be executed during this project but may be pursued upon completion of the qualification and planning phase.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:

The NRC IRAP Artificial Intelligence (AI) Assist Program aims to equip and support SMEs to incorporate AI into their core products and services and/or undertake scientific research, product development, testing, and validation. AI Assist aims to increase the number, the quality, and the competitiveness of Generative AI (Gen AI), Deep Neural Nets (DNN), and Deep Learning (DL) products created and delivered by SMEs.

Location:
Toronto, Ontario, CA M5M 1M5
Reference Number:
172-2024-2025-Q4-1028589
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
771345519
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Operating Name:
InStage
Recipient's Legal Name:
2618991 ONTARIO INC.
Federal Riding Name:
Eglinton--Lawrence
Federal Riding Number:
35024
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program – AI Assist
Program Purpose:

The NRC IRAP Artificial Intelligence (AI) Assist Program aims to equip and support SMEs to incorporate AI into their core products and services and/or undertake scientific research, product development, testing, and validation. AI Assist aims to increase the number, the quality, and the competitiveness of Generative AI (Gen AI), Deep Neural Nets (DNN), and Deep Learning (DL) products created and delivered by SMEs.

Coverage:
The AI Assist program is designed to help innovative SMEs navigate the challenges of developing and adapting generative AI (GenAI) and deep learning (DL) solutions and to assist SMEs with awareness, planning and execution in order to develop these technologies safely and ethically.
NAICS Code:
511211