Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Automation of Critical Mineral Exploration Using Unmanned Aircraft, Robotics, and Artificial Intelligence (R&D Technical Project Specialist)
Agreement Number:
1043023
Agreement Value:
$30,000.00
Agreement Date:
May 1, 2026 - Mar 30, 2027
Description:
EarthEx is hiring a youth technical personnel to advance its R&D and operations program focused on the automation of critical mineral exploration using novel drone- and ground-based platforms and autonomous geophysical sensor systems designed to make critical mineral exploration faster, lower-cost, and less environmentally disruptive than conventional methods.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
The purpose of IRAP’s Youth Employment Program is to assist in increasing the supply of highly qualified people, promoting the benefits of advanced studies, demonstrating federal leadership by investing in the skills required to meet the needs of the knowledge economy and facilitating the transition of highly skilled young people to a rapidly changing labour market.
Location:
Selkirk, Manitoba, CA R1A 0C3
Reference Number:
172-2026-2027-Q1-1043023
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
821755790
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
EARTHEX GEOPHYSICAL SOLUTIONS INC.
Federal Riding Name:
Selkirk--Interlake--Eastman
Federal Riding Number:
46010
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
Program Purpose:
The purpose of IRAP’s Youth Employment Program is to assist in increasing the supply of highly qualified people, promoting the benefits of advanced studies, demonstrating federal leadership by investing in the skills required to meet the needs of the knowledge economy and facilitating the transition of highly skilled young people to a rapidly changing labour market.
Coverage:
IRAP Youth Employment Program projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.
NAICS Code:
541360