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Title:

Simulation of forest fires using artificial intelligence for national hazard mapping

Agreement Number:

GC-130724S

Agreement Value:

$99,000.00

Agreement Date:

Oct 15, 2025 - Mar 31, 2026

Description:

This project aims to develop an artificial intelligence model that emulates the behaviour of physics-based forest fire simulators used to estimate fire spread and burn probability, applying modern deep learning techniques.

Organization:

Natural Resources Canada

Expected Results:

Report and presentation

Location:

MONTREAL, Quebec, CA H2S 3H1

Reference Number:

115-2025-2026-Q3-17763

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Other

Recipient's Legal Name:

MILA - INSTITUT QUÉBECOIS D'INTELLIGENCE ARTIFICIELLE

Program:

Small Scale Research

Program Purpose:

To encourage and accelerate innovation in the natural resources sectors; to assist in the protection of our natural resources; to encourage and develop new and more efficient techniques and technology for sustainable development of our natural resources; and, to provide for a better understanding and knowledge of our natural resources.