Grants and Contributions:

Title:
Artificial Intelligence Platform Enhancements for Dispatch Intelligence and Operations Support for Fuel and Propane Delivery Operators
Agreement Number:
1044334
Agreement Value:
$120,000.00
Agreement Date:
May 1, 2026 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
The project will create an AI dispatch engine that predicts fuel tank burn rates, identifies unnecessary deliveries, and recommends optimized dispatch decisions based on consumption, weather, truck capacity, driver certification, product type, rack pricing windows, and compliance rules. The project will also develop an ERP-embedded AI support assistant trained on proprietary fuel logistics knowledge to help dispatchers, drivers, and operations teams improve accuracy, reduce waste, and increase operational efficiency.
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:
North Vancouver, British Columbia, CA V7P 1R4
Reference Number:
172-2026-2027-Q1-1044334
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
842210429
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Operating Name:
Manage Petro
Recipient's Legal Name:
Tavanayan Enterprises Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
North Vancouver
Federal Riding Number:
59021
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