Title:
AI Assist scoping project for systems design technology
Agreement Number:
1028863
Agreement Value:
$73,750.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2025 - Nov 14, 2025
Description:
This project will support a scoping initiative to validate the market opportunity, define target customers, analyze competitors, conduct technical AI research, and develop a structured roadmap for a Minimum Viable Product (MVP).
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:
Winnipeg, Manitoba, CA R2N 0K5
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q1-1028863
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
797952355
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 45 days.
Amendment Date
Sep 24, 2025
Recipient's Operating Name:
Guild Automation
Recipient's Legal Name:
Guild Automation Ltd.
Federal Riding Name:
Winnipeg South
Federal Riding Number:
46013
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.