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Contribution: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms

Bluedrop Training & Simulation Inc.

$43,050.00

AI Assist: ARP AI Qualification and Planning for Incorporating Generative AI Tools into Bluedrop Training and Simulation Inc. (Bluedrop) Core Training Solution Production Processes

FY 2025-26 · 2025-06-01

Summary
This project will evaluate AI tools, their terms of service, and technical requirements to ensure compliance to integrate into Bluedrop’s core business. As a defence subcontractor, Bluedrop manages sensitive data to deliver training solutions for the Department of National Defence. To harness generative AI tools effectively, maintaining data security and compliance is critical.
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to FirmsIndustrial Research Assistance Program-Contributions to Firms (linked with high confidence)
Location
St. John's|St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
119509743
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions

As published

Agreement End Date
2026-02-01
Agreement Number
1031684
Agreement Start Date
2025-06-01
Agreement Title
AI Assist: ARP AI Qualification and Planning for Incorporating Generative AI Tools into Bluedrop Training and Simulation Inc. (Bluedrop) Core Training Solution Production Processes
Agreement Title (French)
Assistance IA - PRA : Qualification et planification de l’IA pour l’incorporation d’outils d’IA générative dans les processus de production de solutions de formation de base de Bluedrop Training and Simulation Inc. (Bluedrop).
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$43,050.00
Amendment Number
0
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
This project will evaluate AI tools, their terms of service, and technical requirements to ensure compliance to integrate into Bluedrop’s core business. As a defence subcontractor, Bluedrop manages sensitive data to deliver training solutions for the Department of National Defence. To harness generative AI tools effectively, maintaining data security and compliance is critical.
Description (French)
Ce projet évaluera les outils d’IA, leurs conditions de service et les exigences techniques afin de garantir leur conformité et de les intégrer dans les activités principales de Bluedrop. En tant que sous-traitant de la défense, Bluedrop gère des données sensibles afin de fournir des solutions de formation au ministère de la Défense nationale. Pour exploiter efficacement les outils d’IA générative, il est essentiel de maintenir la sécurité et la conformité des données.
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
St. John's East
Federal Riding (French)
St. John's-Est
Federal Riding Number
10006
NAICS Code
611420
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
119509743
Recipient City
St. John's|St. John's
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Bluedrop Training & Simulation Inc.
Recipient Postal Code
A1C 3S4
Recipient Province or Territory
NL
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2025-2026-Q1-1031684