Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Designing a Network-Based Agent-to-Agent Architecture for Scalable Pharmacy Operations
Agreement Number:
1043184
Agreement Value:
$75,000.00
Agreement Date:
May 4, 2026 - Sep 30, 2026
Description:
This project evaluates multiple AI approaches to automate key pharmacy workflows. Workflows include steps involved in prescription intake, data entry, call handling, benefits verification, prior authorization, reimbursement, adherence reporting, and fulfillment. The pilot aims to improve accuracy, reduce processing time, and decrease manual workload across end-to-end pharmacy operations in Canadian healthcare settings.
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:
Toronto, Ontario, CA M5C 2C5
Reference Number:
172-2026-2027-Q1-1043184
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
741289615
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Operating Name:
Asepha Inc.
Recipient's Legal Name:
UNCUWU Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Toronto Centre
Federal Riding Number:
35108
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