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Contribution: Industrial Research Assistance Program

MLCAN LTD

$280,000.00

Pilot and Post-Pilot Research and Optimization of MLCan’s AI-Based Smart Flow Meter

FY 2026-27 · 2026-04-01

Summary
MLCan’s AI‑based Smart Flow Meter showed strong performance in early pilots, delivering accurate, real‑time oil, gas, and water measurements. With the concept validated, the project focuses on R&D to optimize mechanical design, refine AI algorithms, and integrate and test embedded systems under varied field conditions. The work emphasizes performance validation, robustness testing, data modelling, and technical risk reduction to strengthen the technology foundation for future deployment.
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program
Recipient
Location
Calgary|Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
710382805
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions

As published

Agreement End Date
2027-03-31
Agreement Number
1043214
Agreement Start Date
2026-04-01
Agreement Title
Pilot and Post-Pilot Research and Optimization of MLCan’s AI-Based Smart Flow Meter
Agreement Title (French)
Recherche et optimisation (phases pilotes et post-pilotes) du débitmètre intelligent basé sur l’IA de MLCan.
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$280,000.00
Amendment Number
0
Coverage
Industrial Research Assistance Program projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation and strengthen Canadian innovation ecosystem by creating new industrial capacity. | Les projets du Programme d'aide à la recherche industrielle favorisent la création de richesse au Canada grâce à l'innovation technologique et renforcent l'écosystème canadien de l'innovation en créant de nouvelles capacités industrielles.
Description
MLCan’s AI‑based Smart Flow Meter showed strong performance in early pilots, delivering accurate, real‑time oil, gas, and water measurements. With the concept validated, the project focuses on R&D to optimize mechanical design, refine AI algorithms, and integrate and test embedded systems under varied field conditions. The work emphasizes performance validation, robustness testing, data modelling, and technical risk reduction to strengthen the technology foundation for future deployment.
Description (French)
Le débitmètre intelligent basé sur l’IA de MLCan a affiché de solides performances lors des premiers essais pilotes, fournissant des mesures précises et en temps réel du pétrole, du gaz et de l’eau. Le concept ayant été validé, le projet se concentre sur la R-D afin d’optimiser la conception mécanique, d’affiner les algorithmes d’IA, ainsi que d’intégrer et de tester les systèmes embarqués dans des conditions de terrain variées. Les travaux portent principalement sur la validation des performances, les tests de robustesse, la modélisation des données et la réduction des risques techniques afin de consolider les fondements technologiques en vue d’un déploiement futur.
Expected Results
The expected results and outcomes of NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program is focused on growing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through innovation and wealth creation for Canada.
Expected Results (French)
Les résultats attendus du Programme d’aide à la recherche industrielle du CNRC sont axés sur la croissance des petites et moyennes entreprises (PME) grâce à l’innovation et à la création de richesse pour le Canada.
Federal Riding
Calgary Rocky Ridge
Federal Riding (French)
Calgary Rocky Ridge
Federal Riding Number
48010
NAICS Code
211110
Organization Code
nrc-cnrc
Organization
National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada
Program Name
Industrial Research Assistance Program
Program Name (French)
Programme d’aide à la recherche industrielle
Program Purpose
The purpose of Industrial Research Assistance Program Contributions to Firms is to provide support that assists small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to advance their innovation knowledge and ability to innovate, grow through innovation and stimulate wealth creation for Canada.
Program Purpose (French)
Les contributions versées aux entreprises en vertu du Programme d’aide à la recherche industrielle ont pour objectif d’apporter un soutien aux petites et moyennes entreprises (PME) afin qu’elles puissent approfondir leurs connaissances en matière d’innovation et renforcer leur capacité d’innovation, de croissance et de création de richesse pour le Canada.
Recipient Business Number
710382805
Recipient City
Calgary|Calgary
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
MLCAN LTD
Recipient Postal Code
T3G 5Z7
Recipient Province or Territory
AB
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2026-2027-Q1-1043214
MLCAN LTD - $280,000 Contribution (2026-27) | Canada Spends