Contribution: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Foci Solutions Inc.
$99,000.00
AI Assisted Platform for Customs Clearance
FY 2020-21 · 2020-08-03
Summary
Foci Solutions intends to develop a platform which leverages Artificial Intelligence (AI) techniques to significantly improve the efficiency and accuracy of determining the admissibility of eCommerce and commercial shipments. The solution also aims to significantly improve the speed at which potential contraband can be identified for further inspection at the border.
Department
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to FirmsIndustrial Research Assistance Program-Contributions to Firms (linked with high confidence)
Recipient
Location
Gatineau|Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
815108980
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.
| Amendment | Date | Fiscal Year | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2020-08-03 | 2020-21 | $99,000.00 |
| 1 | 2020-08-03 | 2020-21 | $99,000.00 |
As published
Additional Information
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The end date of this agreements has been modified by 180 days.
Additional Information (French)
Cet accord a été modifié 1 fois La date de fin du présent accord a été changé de 180 jours.
Agreement End Date
2021-12-31
Agreement Number
954361
Agreement Start Date
2020-08-03
Agreement Title
AI Assisted Platform for Customs Clearance
Agreement Title (French)
Plate-forme de dédouanement assistée par l'IA
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$99,000.00
Amendment Date
2021-07-07
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
Foci Solutions intends to develop a platform which leverages Artificial Intelligence (AI) techniques to significantly improve the efficiency and accuracy of determining the admissibility of eCommerce and commercial shipments. The solution also aims to significantly improve the speed at which potential contraband can be identified for further inspection at the border.
Description (French)
Foci Solutions a l'intention de mettre au point une plate-forme qui exploite les techniques d'intelligence artificielle (IA) pour améliorer sensiblement l'efficacité et la précision de la détermination de l'admissibilité des envois commerciaux et du commerce électronique. La solution vise également à améliorer considérablement la vitesse à laquelle une contrebande potentielle peut être décelée en vue d'une inspection plus poussée à la frontière.
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
Hull--Aylmer
Federal Riding (French)
Hull--Aylmer
Federal Riding Number
24030
NAICS Code
5419
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
815108980
Recipient City
Gatineau|Gatineau
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Foci Solutions Inc.
Recipient Postal Code
J9A 3G7
Recipient Province or Territory
QC
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2020-2021-Q2-954361
