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Contribution: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms

PLC Group Inc.

$175,000.00

[EMAX] Enhancing Energy Management with AxInChatbot

FY 2024-25 · 2024-04-01

Summary
In the rapidly evolving telecommunications industry landscape, the efficient management of power infrastructure is a linchpin for operational excellence and financial prudence. AxIn, our sophisticated Business Intelligence (BI) platform, has proven instrumental in aggregating and analyzing data from diverse power equipment, providing actionable intelligence to industry professionals. However, recognizing the need for continuous innovation and user empowerment, we present a strategic initiative for the development of an Energy Chatbot within the AxIn ecosystem. This natural language processing based Energy Chatbot represents a pioneering leap in user interaction, poised to redefine how telecom professionals engage with energy consumption
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to FirmsIndustrial Research Assistance Program-Contributions to Firms (linked with high confidence)
Location
Mississauga|Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
826379786
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions

Amendments

Each version of the agreement as published, oldest first, with its total as of that version. The amount above is the latest.

AmendmentDateFiscal YearTotal
02024-04-012024-25$100,000.00
12024-04-012024-25$175,000.00

As published

Additional Information
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The end date of this agreements has been modified by 91 days. The total amended value is 75,000 dollars.
Additional Information (French)
Cet accord a été modifié 1 fois La date de fin du présent accord a été changé de 91 jours. La valeur totale des modifications est de 75 000 dollars.
Agreement End Date
2025-07-30
Agreement Number
1019593
Agreement Start Date
2024-04-01
Agreement Title
[EMAX] Enhancing Energy Management with AxInChatbot
Agreement Title (French)
[EMAX] Améliorer la gestion de l’énergie avec AxInChatbot
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$175,000.00
Amendment Date
2025-01-20
Amendment Number
1
Coverage
IRAP Contributions to Firms projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation. | Les projets des Contributions aux entreprises stimulent la création de richesse au Canada grâce à l’innovation technologique.
Description
In the rapidly evolving telecommunications industry landscape, the efficient management of power infrastructure is a linchpin for operational excellence and financial prudence. AxIn, our sophisticated Business Intelligence (BI) platform, has proven instrumental in aggregating and analyzing data from diverse power equipment, providing actionable intelligence to industry professionals. However, recognizing the need for continuous innovation and user empowerment, we present a strategic initiative for the development of an Energy Chatbot within the AxIn ecosystem. This natural language processing based Energy Chatbot represents a pioneering leap in user interaction, poised to redefine how telecom professionals engage with energy consumption
Description (French)
Dans le paysage de l’industrie des télécommunications qui évolue rapidement, la gestion efficace de l’infrastructure énergétique est un pilier de l’excellence opérationnelle et de la prudence financière. AxIn, notre plateforme sophistiquée de Business Intelligence (BI), s’est avérée déterminante dans l’agrégation et l’analyse de données provenant de divers équipements électriques, fournissant des informations exploitables aux professionnels de l’industrie. Cependant, reconnaissant la nécessité d’une innovation continue et de l’autonomisation des utilisateurs, nous présentons une initiative stratégique pour le développement d’un Energy Chatbot au sein de l’écosystème AxIn. Ce robot conversationnel basé sur le traitement du langage naturel représente un saut pionnier dans l’interaction avec l’utilisateur, prêt à redéfinir la façon dont les professionnels des télécommunications s’engagent dans la consommation d’énergie.
Expected Results
The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Firms is to support research, development, adoption and/or adaptation of innovative or technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada up to their commercialization
Expected Results (French)
Le PARI, par le biais des Contributions aux entreprises, vise à appuyer la recherche, le développement, l’adaptation et/ou l’adoption au Canada de produits, de services ou de processus novateurs ou axés sur des technologies nouvelles ou améliorées, et ce jusqu’à leur commercialisation
Federal Riding
Mississauga--Malton
Federal Riding (French)
Mississauga--Malton
Federal Riding Number
35062
NAICS Code
519190
Organization Code
nrc-cnrc
Organization
National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada
Program Name
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Program Name (French)
Programme d’aide à la recherche industrielle – Contributions aux entreprises
Program Purpose
The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Firms is to support research, development, adoption and/or adaptation of innovative or technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada up to their commercialization
Program Purpose (French)
Le PARI, par le biais des Contributions aux entreprises, vise à appuyer la recherche, le développement, l’adaptation et/ou l’adoption au Canada de produits, de services ou de processus novateurs ou axés sur des technologies nouvelles ou améliorées, et ce jusqu’à leur commercialisation
Recipient Business Number
826379786
Recipient City
Mississauga|Mississauga
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
PLC Group Inc.
Recipient Operating Name
PLC Group Inc.
Recipient Postal Code
L4Z 1S6
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2024-2025-Q1-1019593
PLC Group Inc. - $175,000 Contribution (2024-25) | Canada Spends