Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Evaluation of an AI-Driven Platform to Accelerate Critical Mineral Intelligence and Supply Chain Resilience for Defence Applications
Agreement Number:
1040670
Agreement Value:
$75,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 23, 2026 - Feb 22, 2027
Description:
This project evaluates an AI platform designed to transform historical mineral exploration records into structured, searchable intelligence to support strategic mineral supply chain awareness for defence.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
The expected results and outcomes of NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program is focused on growing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through innovation and wealth creation for Canada.
Location:
Kelowna, British Columbia, CA V1X 4W6
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q4-1040670
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
767312002
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Operating Name:
Junior Mining Hub
Recipient's Legal Name:
Mitchellwood Mining Hub Inc
Federal Riding Name:
Kelowna--Lake Country
Federal Riding Number:
59014
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program
Program Purpose:
The purpose of Industrial Research Assistance Program Contributions to Firms is to provide support that assists small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to advance their innovation knowledge and ability to innovate, grow through innovation and stimulate wealth creation for Canada.
Coverage:
Industrial Research Assistance Program projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation and strengthen Canadian innovation ecosystem by creating new industrial capacity.
NAICS Code:
511211