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Title:

Development of RAG System to Power Next-Generation Global Mobility Services

Agreement Number:

1032528

Agreement Value:

$689,461.00

Agreement Date:

Jul 1, 2025 - Dec 29, 2026

Description:

BorderPass is developing a next-generation AI platform powered by Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and agentic AI to automate and enhance Canadian visa application processes, with a focus on complex work-stream visas. This innovation addresses critical limitations in existing AI tools by enabling real-time policy retrieval, personalized content generation, and legal-grade accuracy. Targeting academic institutions and employers through a B2B2C model, the project will expand BorderPass’ service capacity, improve processing efficiency, and deliver cost savings—positioning the firm as a leader in scalable, AI-driven global mobility solutions.

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:

Toronto, Ontario, CA M4W 3H1

Reference Number:

172-2025-2026-Q2-1032528

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

728458134

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Additional Information:

This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The total amended value is 689,461 dollars.

Amendment Date

Aug 19, 2025

Recipient's Operating Name:

BorderPass

Recipient's Legal Name:

BorderPass Corp.

Federal Riding Name:

University--Rosedale

Federal Riding Number:

35110

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:

5411

Amendments:

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