Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Industrial AI
Agreement Number:
1043022
Agreement Value:
$200,000.00
Agreement Date:
May 18, 2026 - Mar 19, 2027
Description:
The project will assist 10 NRC-IRAP eligible small and medium-sized (SME) manufacturers across Canada in adopting AI in their production systems to improve their productivity, health and safety, and environmental performance. Funds allocated in the program would provide manufacturers working with AI solution providers up to $15,000 to offset eligible costs involved in undertaking feasibility studies to evaluate AI readiness and developing implementation plans, leading to speedier and more successful Industrial AI adoption.
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:
Hamilton, Ontario, CA L8P 0A1
Reference Number:
172-2026-2027-Q1-1043022
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
783597685
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Operating Name:
NGen
Recipient's Legal Name:
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada
Federal Riding Name:
Hamilton Centre
Federal Riding Number:
35035
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program
Program Purpose:
The purpose of Industrial Research Assistance Program Contributions to Organizations is to support Organizations in providing innovation assistance services to 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:
8139