NRC IRAP AI Assist

National Research Council of Canada (NRC) Canada

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Deadline

Rolling, apply anytime

Region

Canada

Funder type

Federal Government

For

Businesses

Eligible organizations

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)

Sectors

Artificial intelligence, Generative AI, Deep learning, Technology innovation

About this program

NRC IRAP's AI Assist program helps innovative Canadian SMEs develop and adapt generative AI and deep learning solutions safely and ethically. The program provides access to industrial technology advisors, knowledge, computing resources, and AI tools to support scientific research, product development, testing, and validation of AI technologies integrated into core business products and services.

What this program funds

The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) operates the IRAP AI Assist program, which supports innovative Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in developing and adapting generative AI and deep learning solutions. The program serves companies working in artificial intelligence, generative AI, deep learning, and technology innovation sectors.

Participating SMEs receive access to industrial technology advisors, knowledge resources, computing resources, and AI tools. Support covers scientific research, product development, testing, and validation of AI technologies that are integrated into core business products and services. The program emphasizes safe and ethical development practices.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with no specific deadline listed.

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