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Contribution: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program

Edgecom Energy Inc.

$20,000.00

YEP - Intern hire

FY 2026-27 · 2026-07-27

Summary
This project will advance Edgecom Energy's distributed energy resource (DER) platform by improving the deployment, interoperability, and reliability of connected energy assets, including battery energy storage systems (BESS) and smart metering. The work will focus on developing scalable integration methods, enhancing IoT communications, standardizing commissioning and quality assurance processes, and improving the platform's ability to connect with diverse utility and customer infrastructure. The project supports the commercialization of advanced AI-enabled energy management solutions that improve energy efficiency, grid flexibility, and decarbonization.
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
Location
North York|North York, Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
749538922
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions

As published

Agreement End Date
2027-02-19
Agreement Number
1046840
Agreement Start Date
2026-07-27
Agreement Title
YEP - Intern hire
Agreement Title (French)
PEJ : Recrutement d’une personne diplômée
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$20,000.00
Amendment Number
0
Coverage
IRAP Youth Employment Program projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation. | Les projets du Programme Emploi-jeunesse du PARI stimulent la création de richesse au Canada grâce à l’innovation technologique.
Description
This project will advance Edgecom Energy's distributed energy resource (DER) platform by improving the deployment, interoperability, and reliability of connected energy assets, including battery energy storage systems (BESS) and smart metering. The work will focus on developing scalable integration methods, enhancing IoT communications, standardizing commissioning and quality assurance processes, and improving the platform's ability to connect with diverse utility and customer infrastructure. The project supports the commercialization of advanced AI-enabled energy management solutions that improve energy efficiency, grid flexibility, and decarbonization.
Description (French)
Ce projet fera progresser la plateforme de ressources énergétiques distribuées d’Edgecom Energy en améliorant le déploiement, l’interopérabilité et la fiabilité des actifs énergétiques connectés, notamment les systèmes de stockage d’énergie par batterie et les compteurs intelligents. Le travail portera principalement sur le développement de méthodes d’intégration évolutives, l’amélioration des communications liées à l’IdO, la standardisation des processus de mise en service et d’assurance qualité, ainsi que l’amélioration de la capacité de la plateforme à se connecter à diverses infrastructures de services publics et de clients. Ce projet soutient la commercialisation de solutions avancées de gestion de l’énergie basées sur l’IA qui améliorent l’efficacité énergétique, la flexibilité du réseau et la décarbonisation.
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.
Expected Results (French)
Le Programme Emploi-jeunesse du PARI contribue à accroître le bassin de personnes hautement qualifiées, fait la promotion des études supérieures, démontre le leadership fédéral grâce aux investissements effectués dans l’acquisition des compétences requises pour répondre aux besoins de l’économie du savoir et facilite la transition des jeunes hautement qualifiés vers un marché du travail en évolution rapide.
Federal Riding
Willowdale
Federal Riding (French)
Willowdale
Federal Riding Number
35117
NAICS Code
518210
Organization Code
nrc-cnrc
Organization
National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada
Program Name
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
Program Name (French)
Programme d’aide à la recherche industrielle – Programme emploi jeunesse
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.
Program Purpose (French)
Le Programme Emploi-jeunesse du PARI contribue à accroître le bassin de personnes hautement qualifiées, fait la promotion des études supérieures, démontre le leadership fédéral grâce aux investissements effectués dans l’acquisition des compétences requises pour répondre aux besoins de l’économie du savoir et facilite la transition des jeunes hautement qualifiés vers un marché du travail en évolution rapide.
Recipient Business Number
749538922
Recipient City
North York|North York
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Edgecom Energy Inc.
Recipient Operating Name
Edgecom Energy
Recipient Postal Code
M2M 4J1
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2026-2027-Q2-1046840